Feaunati ready for Red Roses semi-final clash

Exeter Chiefs Women's back-rower Maddie Feaunati will feature in the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup semi-final clash this Saturday afternoon.

The former champions play France at Ashton Gate as head coach John Mitchell has made four changes to his side.

There is no recall for Claudia Moloney-MacDonald but Feaunati retains her spot in the squad.

Mitchell said: “Ashton Gate set the stage for a strong performance in tough conditions last weekend, and the girls are eager to get back out there for the semi-final.

“We’ve earned this stage, and now we’ve got another chance to earn the right. Our game is working and is the right way; by working together we’ll keep getting better.

“France have faced challenges, and that will drive them - we expect it. We don’t need to be perfect, just effective, focused, and ready for the fight. We’re excited and ready to hunt them.”

The game kicks off at 3:30pm and is available to watch on BBC One or join us to watch the game after our Exeter Chiefs Women's game at Sandy Park.

Red Roses:

15 Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 55 caps)

14 Abby Dow (Unattached, 57 caps)

13 Megan Jones (Trailfinders Women, 31 caps)

12 Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 34 caps)

11 Jess Breach (Saracens, 51 caps)

10 Zoe Harrison (Saracens, 63 caps)

9 Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 85 caps)

1 Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 60 caps)

2 Amy Cokayne (Sale Sharks, 87 caps)

3 Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 46 caps)

4 Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks, 26 caps)

5 Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears, 79 caps)

6 Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 67 caps) - captain

7 Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 26 caps)

8 Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 79 caps)

Replacements 

16 Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 72 caps)

17 Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, 19 caps)

18 Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 77 caps)

19 Rosie Galligan (Saracens, 29 caps)

20 Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, 21 caps)

21 Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 37 caps)

22 Holly Aitchison (Sale Sharks, 42 caps)

23 Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 44 caps)