England's Red Roses have received a boost with the return of hooker Amy Cokayne for their match against Canada. Cokayne, who missed September's home fixtures due to injury, is fit to start at BMO Field.
The Red Roses will be looking for a strong performance after their 39-match winning streak was halted by Canada last month, with the game ending in a 26-all draw at Sandy Park in Exeter. This upcoming fixture is the first of two back-to-back Test meetings, forming part of the WXV Global Series.
Tatyana Heard also returns to the starting side at inside centre. Head coach John Mitchell stated that the first Test provided a valuable opportunity to assess their game under pressure and identify areas for improvement. He added that the team's focus is on raising their level and evolving as they build towards 2029.