Aitchison to steer England in WXV opener
Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the Red Roses WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester.
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"I have very fond memories of the North West from my time with Sale Sharks so it's awesome to be able to take our game to this part of the country."
— John Mitchell , Other
Key People
Amelia Whitaker is an uncapped player for the Australia women's rugby team.
Caitlyn Halse is a young rugby player included in the Australia women's rugby team.
Holly Aitchison is an English rugby player who will earn her 50th cap for the national team in the upcoming match.
John Mitchell is the head coach of the England women's rugby team.
England hooker responsible for throwing the ball in at the line-out.
Natasha Hunt is a player for Gloucester-Hartpury and a member of the England women's rugby team.
Tatyana Heard is a World Cup winner and rugby player for the England women's team.
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Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the Red Roses WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester.
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