World participant of the yr Ellie Kildunne will miss England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final towards Scotland subsequent weekend after struggling a head harm in the Red Roses’ 47-7 win over Australia.
The England full-back was pressured off within the second half of England’s Pool A win on Saturday and faces a compulsory minimal 12-day stand-down interval after exhibiting concussion signs.
The Purple Roses have been additionally pressured to switch beginning prop Hannah Botterman, who needed to go away the sphere because of again spasms within the first half.
“Ellie [Kildunne] will undergo return-to-play protocols,” stated England head coach John Mitchell.
“There’s usually a 12-day stand down. She is okay. She’ll be pissed off as a result of she had a tough day on the workplace. She’ll get higher.
“Hannah [Botterman’s] received a muscle spasm, so that may take its course.”
The Scotland recreation takes place on Sunday, 14 September at Ashton Gate, Bristol.
Kildunne and Botterman have been arguably England’s greatest gamers of their tournament-opening win over the USA with Kildunne praised for her selfless show by former England flanker Maggie Alphonsi.
BBC Sport’s Rugby Union Weekly host Sara Orchard described Botterman as giving a “assertion efficiency” in that recreation, highlighting her significance.
The excellent news for England is that they have appreciable energy in depth. Botterman was changed by Kelsey Clifford on Saturday and he or she went on to attain two second-half tries.
Kildunne was changed by Helena Rowland whose kicking in her earlier match, England’s large win over Samoa, helped her rack up 27 factors.
Kildunne may very well be accessible for the semi-final stage, ought to England get there, whereas England will assess how lengthy Botterman might face on the sidelines.
