📷 - @redrosesrugby
Written by Amy Tuscher
The Red Roses are set to continue their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign today, facing Samoa in their second Pool A match at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton.
England enter the match as the overwhelming favourites, looking to extend a dominant 28-match winning streak.
They kicked off their World Cup last week with a convincing 69-7 victory over the USA, showcasing their incredible attacking prowess that saw 11 tries scored by eight different players. The Red Roses have a stellar record in the tournament, having never lost a pool stage match.
Samoa, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a tough start to their campaign, a 73-0 defeat at the hands of Australia. Whilst they are significant underdogs, the Samoan side is known for its physicality and will be motivated to put in a strong performance against this England side.
Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has made 13 changes to the starting XV that played against the USA, giving a number of players their first taste of World Cup action.
Marlie Packer will captain the side in the absence of the injured Zoe Aldcroft. All eyes will also be on winger Jess Breach, who is just one try away from her 50th for England.
Despite the wholesale changes to the Red Roses lineup, England's depth and quality may to be too much for Samoa. The Red Roses will aim to control the game with their set-piece dominance and unleash their pacey backline to secure another bonus-point victory.
Whilst Samoa will bring a physical challenge, England's superior fitness and experience will surely prove too much.
The match kicks off at 5 pm BST and will be broadcast live on BBC Two and iPlayer.
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