England's women: a busy schedule coming up

Four Worcester Ladies players have been named in the England Elite squad for the coming season.

Flanker Gemma Sharples, hooker Sam Reeves and winger Kat Merchant are established members of the England set- up.

But scrum-half Sarah Guest is enjoying her first call into the 44-strong Elite squad.

England's campaign opens with a sevens event in Dubai in November, after which they then play Ireland in December.