England Faces Scotland with Revised Lineup Due to Injuries

England's women's rugby team is adapting to a series of injuries as they prepare to face Scotland in the Guinness Women's Six Nations. Coach John Mitchell has made several changes to the starting lineup, including the debut of 19-year-old Demelza Short. Despite the challenges, Mitchell remains optimistic about the team's ability to perform. The Red Roses are dealing with a long list of absentees, including Hannah Botterman, Morwenna Talling, and Natasha Hunt, who are all ruled out for the entire tournament. Additionally, several players are missing due to pregnancy. Mitchell believes these injuries create opportunities for other players to step up and demonstrate the team's depth. England's defense coach, Sarah Hunter, views this as a chance to build for the next World Cup in 2029. The team is focused on moving forward, with a revised lineup that includes Ellie Kildunne moving to the left wing and Maddie Feaunati switching to No 8.