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Botterman blow adds to England's troubles
The Guardian
|April 10, 2026
England are in danger of losing a ninth World Cup winner for the Women’s Six Nations after the prop Hannah Botterman was ruled out of their opener against Ireland with an ankle injury, amid doubts over whether she will play any part in the tournament.
The Red Roses head coach, John Mitchell, said they will have confirmation on Botterman’s return timeline next week; Kelsey Clifford has been selected to start at loose-head at Twickenham.
England are already contending with injuries, two retirements and four pregnancies; Rosie Galligan, whose partner is her England teammate Marlie Packer, the latest to announce she is expecting earlier this week.
“Hannah had her ankle mended in the preseason, at the moment mechanically it is not quite right,” Mitchell said after announcing the XV to play Ireland. “We are getting it checked. She might miss out on the tournament. I hope not but it is not looking good.”
This story is from the April 10, 2026 edition of The Guardian.
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