RAF rugby star Amy Cokayne named to England's Women's Six Nations squad

RAF Rugby star Flight Lieutenant Amy Cokayne has been named in the England squad ahead of this year's Women's Six Nations Championship.

Flt Lt Cokayne, who holds 72 caps for England, returns to international rugby after a calf injury sidelined her from international call-ups since last year's tournament, where she scored twice against Scotland in the side's opening fixture.

The England hooker made her return from injury when she made her debut for Leicester Tigers two weeks ago in a home clash with Trailfinders Women before she made her first start for the club a week later against Saracens.

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She departed Harlequins to Leicester Tigers at the end of the 2022/23 season.

The Red Roses get their Six Nations campaign under way in an away game against Italy on Sunday 24 March.