Dentist Liz Crake Named on Bench for England's Six Nations Decider Against France
England women's rugby team has named dentist and lecturer Liz Crake on the bench for their crucial Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France. The 31-year-old forward, who holds two caps, was recalled to the squad following injuries to key players Hannah Botterman and Kelsey Clifford. Crake, who had a contract in the previous season but returned to her dental career this campaign, exemplifies the resilience of part-time professionals within the Red Roses setup. Head coach John Mitchell has been forced to make twenty player changes throughout the tournament due to injuries and pregnancies, testing the team's depth. Alongside Crake, recruitment consultant Christiana Balogun also featured recently, highlighting that not all players hold the thirty-two available full-time contracts. Captain Meg Jones praised the adaptability of these part-time players. In other team news, Sadia Kabeya, Lilli Ives Campion, and Maddie Feaunati return from injury to the starting XV. England aims to secure their eighth consecutive Six Nations title with a victory in Bordeaux.
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