England flanker Sadia Kabeya believes her team is poised to showcase their depth and resilience in the face of adversity as they prepare to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, despite being depleted by injuries and pregnancies. With 10 key players absent, including the experienced Alex Matthews, Kabeya views this challenge as an opportunity for the team to demonstrate their strength and build upon their 33-12 victory over Ireland in the Guinness Women's Six Nations. The Red Roses will be led by a new-look squad, with 22-year-old Lilli Ives Campion forming a pivotal partnership with Abi Burton in the second row. Kabeya expressed her team's readiness to prove their mettle, stating, 'We have strength in depth, and now is our chance to show it.' The match is set to be played in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 25,000, marking the highest attendance for a standalone women's sporting event in Scotland.
Kabeya acknowledged the significance of the occasion, noting that it will be an emotional day for both teams, especially given the growth of women's rugby over the past couple of years.