Changes in women’s line-up

IRELAND coach Steven Hennessy has made one personnel and two positional changes to the side which defeated Italy in Collefero a fortnight ago for Friday’s Women’s Six Nations clash against England at St. Mary’s College, Templeogue (6.30).

Niamh Briggs moves from the number 10 spot to full-back, while Joanne O’Sullivan goes to outhalf. Grace Davitt comes in on the wing for Jeannette Feighery while Debby Clarke is among the replacements.

IRELAND (v England): N Briggs (Clonmel/Munster), G Davitt (Blackrock/Leinster), L Cantwell (UL Bohemian/ Munster), H Bronson (Highfield/Munster), A Davis (Blackrock/Ulster), J O’Sullivan (Richmond/Ulster), T Rosser (Blackrock/ Leinster), F Coughlan (UL Bohemian/Leinster), Y Nolan (Blackrock/Leinster), G Bourke (UL Bohemians/Munster), C Mahon (UL Bohemian/Leinster), O Brennan (Blackrock/ Leinster), L Austin (Blackrock/Leinster), S Ryan (Blackrock/Leinster), J Neville (UL Bohemian/Munster), captain.