England is preparing for the match against France ahead of the Rugby World Cup

• Ellie Kildun is returning to England's squad after her injury.
• The match against France will be the last test before the Rugby World Cup.
• England has made 11 changes to the starting lineup after their victory over Spain.

Warm-up match for the Rugby World Cup: France vs England

Venue: Stade Guy Boniface Date: September 9 Kick-off: 20:10 BST

The world-class player Ellie Kildun is returning to England's squad after her injury for the match against France. This will be the final warm-up game before the start of the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on September 22.

Kildun missed the previous match against France in April due to injury.

England's head coach Jon Mitchell has made 11 changes to the starting lineup after their impressive 97-7 victory over Spain. Notably, captain Zoe Oldcroft returns to the squad, and Hannah Botterman, Emi Kokein, and Mod Muir will play in the front row.

England is hoping for a positive result in the match against France to set the tone for the start of the World Cup tournament.

England's squad: Ellie Kildun, Ebi Dow, Megan Jones, Tatyana Herd, Jess Bruich, Zoe Harrison, Natasha Hunt; Hannah Botterman, Emi Kokein, Mod Muir, Morvenna Taling, Abbi Ward, Zoe Oldcroft (c), Sadia Kabey, Alex Mettius.

Reserves: Lark Atkin-Davies, Kelsey Clifford, Sarah Bern, Rosie Galligan, Maddy Feaunati, Lucy Parker, Helena Rowland, Emma Sing.

Tags: Europe/Sport