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(Reuters) - England head coach Simon Middleton said it was natural for his side to be awed by the occasion of playing in the women's Rugby World Cup, and praised his side for overcoming their nerves at Auckland's Eden Park to crush Fiji 84-19 in their opening game on Saturday.
While most teams at the women's Rugby World Cup will arrive with various levels of hope, England will fully expect to cruise to the final and another probable showdown with New Zealand, the only side who look capable of beating them.
THE Red Roses head into the Women's World Cup in an unprecedented position as overwhelming favourites but 2014 champion Maggie Alphonsi has backed them to cope with the pressure. Back-row star Alphonsi was part of the England team that lifted the trophy seven years ago, the second time they had claimed the global crown.
Confident England are red-hot favourites but holders and hosts New Zealand will have a point to prove when the Women's Rugby World Cup starts on Saturday in record-breaking fashion.
England flanker Sadia Kabeya will make her World Cup debut against Fiji on Saturday after head coach Simon Middleton named a starting line-up for the tournament opener in Auckland that also includes four players who featured in the 2014 World Cup win.
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Marlie Packer is in contention to be crowned World Rugby Player of the Year, according to her former England teammate Maggie Alphonsi. Ad The Yeovil-born star has become an integral part of a Red Roses team who have shattered records, stretching their winning run to 25 Tests ahead of the 2021 Rugby World Cup, which begins on Saturday.
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Evergreen Emily Scarratt will feel no pressure as one of the headline acts at the Rugby World Cup, according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi. Ad The Leicester star has been named vice-captain in Simon Middleton's squad, who kick off their World Cup campaign on Saturday against minnows Fiji. RugbyMarlie Packer could be crowned world's best player according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi3 MINUTES AGO Scarratt's experience will be key if the Red Roses are to deliver on their tag as favourites, the 32-year-old having been part of the team which tasted victory in France in 2014.
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Sarah Hunter will be integral to England's Rugby World Cup victory bid both on and off the pitch, according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi. Ad The North Shields star only needs to play two matches in New Zealand to become England's most capped player of all time.