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Red Roses dealt further injury blows ahead of Murrayfield clash with Scotland

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Hannah Botterman of England celebrates a penalty turnover during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Semi Final match between France and England at Ashton Gate on September 20, 2025 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

England’s Red roses have announced further injury blows ahead of their match with Scotland in Round 2 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

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This includes front-row duo Hannah Botterman and May Campbell have being ruled out of the tournament.

Botterman requires a second operation on an ankle injury sustained with Bristol Bears in December, while Saracens’ May Campbell will have surgery on a knee injury next week.

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There is further disarray in John Mitchell’s pack as 82-cap back-row forward Alex Matthews is injured for this weekend’s fixture in Edinburgh.

The two-time Women’s Rugby World Cup winner is unavailable for selection due to a shoulder injury sustained against Ireland in England’s 33-12 win at Allianz Stadium.

Bristol Bears lock Delaney Burns and Saracens prop Liz Crake have been added to the squad as injury cover.

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