Claudia MacDonald has returned to the England squad after a neck injury forced her to miss the Six Nations and final months of the Premier 15s has been resolved.
The Wasps scrum-half, 26, had feared that she may never be able to play rugby again. However, she is now back to full fitness and head coach Simon Middleton welcomed the return of the 15-cap star.
He said: “As with Cath O’Donnell and Morwenna Talling, to be able to add a player of Claudia’s ability and quality to the squad is a real boost for us.
“I’m really happy with the feel of the squad. We have plenty of experience, a sprinklin...