Phoebe Murray and Bo Westcombe-Evans will make their England debuts in a revamped backline for the WXV opener against the United States on Sunday.
Captain Rachel Malcolm focuses on "counting the moments" instead of caps as she gears up for her 50th appearance for Scotland against Italy on Saturday.
South Africa is looking to clinch their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 this Saturday against Argentina in Nelspruit. Argentina still has a chance to win the title as well.
Former Bristol flanker Joe El-Abd has been appointed as England's new defence coach, taking over from Felix Jones of Ireland.
Rosie Galligan, England's second row, used a detailed, high-tech recovery plan, tracking her progress "hour by hour," to get fit in time for the WXV campaign.
England women's head coach John Mitchell believes his team "deserve better than playing in front of empty crowds" as worries mount over slow ticket sales for the WXV1 tournament in Vancouver.
Joe El-Abd is on the verge of sealing a deal to step into the role of England's new defence coach, a move that has fans buzzing with excitement.
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