Sadia Kabeya believes England is poised to showcase their squad depth as they face Scotland at Murrayfield, despite being depleted by injuries and pregnancies. The team is missing 10 key players, including double World Cup winner Alex Matthews, who is sidelined with a shoulder issue.
This has left the second row severely impacted, with 22-year-old Lilli Ives Campion now the senior lock, forming a partnership with Abi Burton, who has been converted from the back row. Kabeya views this crisis as an opportunity for England to demonstrate their strength in depth, building on their 33-12 victory over Ireland in the championship's opening round. "This team is known for its strength in depth, and now we have a chance to prove it," Kabeya said. The absence of several big-name players, including key leaders, has opened the door for other players to step up, having performed well in the Premiership Women's Rugby all season.
England will face a record crowd of over 25,000 as they take on Rachel Malcolm's Scotland, who are looking to cause an upset. Kabeya, who has never played at Murrayfield, is excited to be part of this historic game, which will be the highest attendance for a standalone women's sporting event in Scotland.
"I've watched games from Murrayfield on TV before, and now I have the chance to play there myself. The growth of the women's game has been amazing, and this will be an emotional day for the Scottish team, making it a historic occasion that I'm thrilled to be a part of."