England head coach John Mitchell has made significant changes to the squad as the Red Roses aim to recover from back-to-back defeats to Canada. In a bid to regain momentum, Flo Robinson will make her first international start at scrum half, partnering with Holly Aitchison against the United States. Additionally, Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Tatyana Heard join the starting backline.

In the forward pack, props Mackenzie Carson and Maud Muir are set to feature in the run-on side as the team looks to conclude their international year on a positive note.

Mitchell expressed the team's intentions:

Our intent is to start this next phase strongly against the USA, with six months until our next Test in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations. We’re rotating some positions this week to refresh the group, create opportunities and continue building our depth.

He highlighted the importance of selection based on the team's needs and the values they uphold:

• "Selection is driven by what the team needs against the USA, the behaviours we value and the performance we’re preparing to deliver. Everyone has a role, and everyone is accountable for our standards."

The Red Roses faced a challenging series against Canada, marking the end of a 39-match winning streak with a draw in September. This led to consecutive defeats for the first time in a decade, as the World Cup runners-up completed a two-match series win on home soil.

In their last encounter, England comfortably defeated the USA 69-7 in the World Cup opener last year.

Notably, Shaun Edwards has departed his consultancy role with the team to join Argentina ahead of the upcoming Nations Championship. Mitchell has been focusing on the team’s defense in preparation for the match in New Jersey.

England XV to face the USA in New Jersey (Friday 30 October, 9.15pm GMT):

1. Mackenzie Carson, 2. Amy Cokayne, 3. Maud Muir;
2. Morwenna Talling, 5. Lilli Ives Campion;
3. Abi Burton, 7. Sadia Kabeya, 8. Maddie Feaunati;
4. Flo Robinson, 10. Holly Aitchison;
5. Claudia Moloney-MacDonald, 12. Tatyana Heard, 13. Meg Jones (capt.), 14. Mia Venner;
6. Emma Sing.