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England make one change for Women's Rugby World Cup final

England face New Zealand in the Women's Rugby World Cup final. David Rogers/Getty Images

England boss Simon Middleton has made one change to the starting 15 ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.

Megan Jones, 20, who scored the winning try in the semifinal against France, starts at outside centre with Danielle Waterman ruled out with concussion. Emily Scarratt moves to fullback in Waterman's absence.

Jones' inclusion is the only change from the side that beat France, meaning backs Kay Wilson and Natasha Hunt will play in their second World Cup final while fly-half Katy McLean will compete in her third.

Speaking about his selection, Middleton said: "Our goal was to get to this point in the tournament, using the full breadth of the squad and rotating players to ensure we were in the best possible position to peak on Saturday.

"We have full confidence in this squad. As a group, they have consistently delivered quality performances throughout the tournament. It's now about finishing the job and leaving nothing out on the field come Saturday."

England:

Scarratt, Thompson, Jones, Burford, Wilson, McLean, Hunt; Cornborough, Cokayne, Bern, Scott, Taylor, Matthews, Packer, Hunter (captain).

Replacements: Fleetwood, Clark, Lucas, Millar-Mills, Noel-Smith, Mason, Reed, Wilson Hardy.