England Faces Scotland with Debutant Demelza Short Amidst Injury Crisis

England's Red Roses are bracing for their Guinness Women's Six Nations match against Scotland, adapting to a lengthy list of absent players. Head coach John Mitchell has introduced five changes to the starting lineup, including a debut for 19-year-old Demelza Short as blindside flanker. The team aims to build on their previous 33-12 victory over Ireland despite the challenges posed by injuries to key players. With several players ruled out due to injury or pregnancy, England is focusing on developing its squad depth and providing opportunities for younger players to step up. Defence coach Sarah Hunter views the current situation as a chance to prepare for the next World Cup in 2029 by accelerating the growth of new talent.