Breach and Matthews return for Red Roses against Canada on Saturday
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Last updated Sep 17, 2026
England's Red Roses prepare to meet Canada on Saturday in Exeter for the first of three WXV Tests. Head coach John Mitchell has made nine changes, bringing back Jess Breach and Alex Matthews, both key players from the team's 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup victory. The Test series follows a dominant 48-15 win against Australia. Following the match in Exeter, the Red Roses will play in Toronto on October 16 and Ottawa on October 23. They also face New Zealand on September 26.
- •England aims to build on a recent dominant win over Australia.
- •Jess Breach and Alex Matthews are significant returning players.
- •The match takes place at Sandy Park, Exeter.
- •The series includes Tests in Canada later this month.
- •England's squad has a total of 974 Test caps.
"Jess Breach and Alex Matthews return to start for England's Red Roses against Canada in the first of three WXV Tests between the sides on Saturday, as head coach John Mitchell makes nine changes.
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