Kildunne drops to bench as England ring changes

England head coach John Mitchell says Ellie Kildunne needs to show greater consistency after dropping his star full-back to the bench in the wake of the Red Roses' first defeat in four years.

Kildunne was part of the starting XV that lost 24-21 to Canada last Friday in Toronto as England's unbeaten streak ended at 41 matches.

"It is undisputed that she adds huge value," said Mitchell of the 27-year-old.

"She's just going through a difficult period at the moment, and it's important for us to help her through that.

"She wants to become consistent as well and she'll get back.

"It's really important to reinforce the behaviors that we think are necessary to our game and that goes for everyone."

Source: BBC Sport Open RSS (Open Press / Translated Full Text)