England Women crushed Scotland 89-0 on Sunday
England’s Women have made two changes to their side for Friday’s Six Nations Grand Slam decider against Ireland.
Coach Gary Street has selected hooker Emma Croker and flanker Margaret Alphonsi with England hoping to secure a record sixth successive title.
Amy Garnett and Catherine Spencer drop out of the side that beat Scotland 89-0 at Twickenham on Sunday.
“We have named a strong side for what we think will be our toughest game of the tournament,” said Street.
“Emma has shown great energy and has made a real impact when she has come on so she deserves the start, whilst I know Catherine will be chomping at the bit to come off the bench.”
Croker makes her second start of the tournament, while Alphonsi returns after scoring two tries off the bench in the win against Scotland.
England Women: E Scarratt (Lichfield); K Merchant (Worcester), R Burford (Richmond), K Oliver (Bristol), F Matthews (Richmond); K McLean (capt, Darlington Mowden Park Sharks), LT Mason (Wasps); R Clark (Worcester), E Croker (Richmond), S Hemming (Bristol); R Essex (Richmond), J McGilchrist (Wasps); H Fisher (Worcester), M Alphonsi (Saracens), S Hunter (Lichfield)
Replacements: A Garnett (Saracens), C Purdy (Wasps), R Burnfield (Richmond), C Spencer (Bristol), G Rozario (Lichfield), G Roberts (Darlington Mowden Park Sharks), D Waterman (Worcester).
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