Six England players make World Rugby women's team of the year
World Rugby has announced its women's team of the year, and England provided the most representatives. Pauline Bourdon Sansus won the try of the year award in a fan vote.
Six England players were included in World Rugby's women's team of the year. The list includes prop Hannah Botterman, hooker Amy Cokayne and flanker Maddie Feaunati. Backs Zoe Harrison, Megan Jones and Jess Breach also made the squad. No other country had as many representatives.
New Zealand contributed five players and Canada three to complete the squad. From France, Léa Champon was selected for the 15-player team.
Champon's France teammate Pauline Bourdon Sansus won the try of the year award. The award was decided by a global fan vote and recognised her try against England in the Six Nations Championship decider in May.
England had beaten France 43-28 in Bordeaux in May, and their winning run had reached 39 matches. The run ended when they drew 26-26 with Canada in Exeter in September. England then beat New Zealand but went on to lose to Canada in consecutive matches. Last weekend they crushed the USA in New Jersey.
England's first match at the 2027 Women's Six Nations will be against Wales on Saturday, 10 April. The Red Roses are aiming to win the tournament for the ninth time in a row.
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