THREE Warrington-born players have been named in the England women's rugby league squad for their Test match against France.

Emily Rudge captains the side and is joined by Woman of Steel and fellow former Cardinal Newman High School pupil Jodie Cunningham and Penketh's Tara Jones.

They are part of a 20-woman squad named by head coach Craig Richards for the game in Perpignan on Saturday having helped St Helens to a domestic treble of trophies during 2021.

The squad also features four potential debutants – York duo Savannah Andrade and Olivia Wood, Castleford’s Emma Lumley and St Helens’ Rachael Woosey.

“I’m delighted we have been able to name a host of new names in our squad to take on France," Richards said.

"All four of the potential debutants have impressed me with their attitude and performances in the Betfred Women’s Super League and it has really created a strong competition for places within the squad.

"I am hopeful we will see at least two make their international debuts next weekend in Perpignan.

“This is another huge step on the road to the Rugby League World Cup and another great opportunity for players to prove what they can do on the international stage."

The game is part of a double header with a men's international between the two countries, with both games being shown live on the BBC.

The women's game kicks off at 12.30pm UK time live on BBC Two.

England women's squad: Savannah Andrade (York City Knights), Caitlin Beevers (Leeds Rhinos), Leah Burke (St Helens), Chantelle Crowl (St Helens), Jodie Cunningham (St Helens) , Hollie Dodd (Castleford Tigers), Grace Field (York City Knights), Francesca Goldthorp (Leeds Rhinos), Amy Hardcastle (St Helens), Shona Hoyle (Huddersfield Giants), Tara Jones (St Helens), Emma Lumley (Castleford Tigers), Victoria Molyneux (Wigan Warriors), Emily Rudge (St Helens) - Captain, Tara-Jane Stanley (Castleford Tigers), Beth Stott (St Helens), Paige Travis (St Helens), Vicky Whitfield (St Helens), Olivia Wood (York City Knights), Rachael Woosey (St Helens)