Amelia Brown Expected to Debut for England Against Wales

Amelia Brown recorded 13 tries for Huddersfield in the Women’s Super League during the recently concluded season. The ABK International Series will feature a double-header event at AMT Headingley in Leeds on Saturday, 2 November. The women’s match between England and Wales is scheduled for a 12:00 GMT kick-off, with live coverage available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, and text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app. The men’s match, England versus Samoa, will kick off at 14:30 GMT, broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with live radio and text commentary also accessible via the BBC Sport website and app. Full-back Amelia Brown is expected to debut for England, having been included in Stuart Barrow’s 19-player roster for Saturday’s Test match against Wales in Leeds. The 20-year-old Huddersfield Giants talent, who previously played as a winger, registered 13 tries in the Women’s Super League during the previous season. Additionally, Leeds Rhinos prop Izzy Northrop and St Helens centre Erin Stott are also anticipated to earn their first international caps for the Lionesses. York Valkyrie, the Super League champions, will have representatives in Eboni Partington and Liv Wood. Furthermore, former York Valkyrie second-row forward Hollie-Mae Dodd is slated to play for her country for the first time since her move to Canberra Raiders in 2023. England head coach Barrow commented: “It’s been incredibly difficult to decide who will face Wales this Saturday because we have so many talented young girls coming through, but I’m happy with the squad I’ve selected and really looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead.” He added, “With three debutants coming into the squad, Saturday will be really special for us all and hopefully we can continue on this trajectory of new names breaking into the team.” The England squad selected to play Wales includes: Amelia Brown (Huddersfield Giants), Keara Bennett (Leeds Rhinos), Mary Coleman (Wigan Warriors), Jodie Cunningham (St Helens), Anna Davies (Wigan Warriors), Hollie-Mae Dodd (Canberra Raiders), Jenna Foubister (Wigan Warriors), Amy Hardcastle (Leeds Rhinos), Zoe Harris (St Helens), Shona Hoyle (Leeds Rhinos), Katie Mottershead (St Helens), Izzy Northrop (Leeds Rhinos), Eboni Partington (York Valkyrie), Isabel Rowe (Wigan Warriors), Bella Sykes (Leeds Rhinos), Erin Stott (St Helens), Paige Travis (St Helens), Vicky Whitfield (St Helens), Liv Wood (York Valkyrie).