England's Depth Tested as Sadia Kabeya Eyes Upset Against Scotland at Murrayfield
Sadia Kabeya emphasizes that England is prepared to showcase their depth in the face of adversity as they gear up to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The Red Roses are grappling with the absence of 10 players due to injuries and pregnancy, with double World Cup winner Alex Matthews the latest to be sidelined following a shoulder injury. With the squad notably depleted, Lilli Ives Campion, a 22-year-old with just six caps, steps into the role of senior lock, partnering with converted back-row player Abi Burton. Kabeya views this challenging situation as a chance for England to demonstrate their strength in depth, building on their 33-12 victory over Ireland** in the championship opener. She stated, "One thing everyone always says about this team is that we have strength in depth and we've got a really good chance to go and show that now." Despite the injuries to key players, Kabeya is confident in the abilities of those stepping up from the Premiership Women's Rugby, highlighting their strong training performances. The match is set to attract a record crowd of over 25,000, marking the highest attendance for a standalone women's sporting event in Scotland. Kabeya expressed her excitement for playing at Murrayfield, recalling past games and recognizing the significance of the event for both teams. "It's going to be a very emotional day and an emotional game. It's a day that will go down in history, so I'm super excited to be a part of it."
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-04-17