{"id":12350,"date":"2025-03-26T00:03:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T00:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/womens-six-nations-2025-john-mitchells-selection-calls-are-clear-maddie-feaunati\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T00:03:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T00:03:17","slug":"womens-six-nations-2025-john-mitchells-selection-calls-are-clear-maddie-feaunati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/womens-six-nations-2025-john-mitchells-selection-calls-are-clear-maddie-feaunati\/","title":{"rendered":"Women’s Six Nations 2025: John Mitchell’s selection calls are ‘clear’ – Maddie Feaunati"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Selection under England head coach John Mitchell is “clear” and competition for places “very healthy”, says Red Roses back row Maddie Feaunati.<\/b><\/p>\n

A much-changed England started their Six Nations title defence with a bonus-point win over Italy in York,<\/a> despite Mitchell making seven personnel changes from his side’s last outing in October’s WXV1 win over Canada.<\/p>\n

Prior to the Six Nations, Mitchell said he wants to develop “two teams”<\/a> before the home Rugby World Cup begins in August.<\/p>\n

“It is all about opportunity and depth,” Feaunati, who started at number eight against Italy, told BBC Sport. “It is exciting to play with new people and try new combinations.<\/p>\n

“They’ve been going well and we’ve got to work with people that we haven’t in the past. As a player it always keeps us on our feet and excited for more.<\/p>\n

“We are constantly pushing ourselves and I will never take it for granted that I am here or get comfortable.<\/p>\n

“The competition is very healthy and very clear each week where we are standing. It is something to chase and also lean on.”<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old Exeter Chief made her England debut against Italy in last year’s championship and has since established herself as a regular under Mitchell.<\/p>\n

Feaunati, who has 11 caps, shifted from her usual role on the flank to number eight in York, with regular starter Alex Matthews suspended for the opening two rounds.<\/p>\n

“I like the power game that number eight brings and I think that suits me well,” she added.<\/p>\n

“I’ve got great people in the squad like Alex Matthews that I can keep learning off. I really enjoyed being out there at eight.<\/p>\n

“I have to pinch myself that this is what I am doing and I can never take it for granted. I just want to keep pushing for more.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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