Women's Six Nations: England's Natasha Hunt returns against Italy

Natasha Hunt will make her first appearance since November 2020 in Sunday's Women's Six Nations game in Italy. Zoe Harrison starts at fly-half, Helena Rowland at 12, Poppy Cleall as captain and Sarah Hunter as a sub. England are top of the table after one round and are seeking a fourth successive title. Italy lost to France in the opening round. Marlie Packer drops out of England's matchday 23.

Hunt has been in impressive form for Gloucester-Hartpury. She is "finding her voice" in camp again. Head coach Middleton believes she will be perfect for the tempo of the game.

Italy's team is: Ostuni Minuzzi, Muzzo, Sillari, Rigoni, Magatti, Madia, Stefan, Maris, Bettoni and Gai, Tuonesi. Duca, Locatelli & Giordano.

England's team is: Kildunne, Thompson, Aitchison, Rowland, McKenna, Harrison, Hunt, Cornborough, Davies, Brown, Galligan, Ward, Matthews, Kabeya, P Cleall (capt). Italy's: Vecchini, Seye, Veronese, D'Inca, Barro, Fedrighi, Furlan, Bortattin, Vecchini.

Natasha Hunt returns for England against Italy.