Red Roses name experienced squad for home leg of WXV Global Series

Red Roses name experienced squad for home leg of WXV Global Series. Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has named an experienced 36-player squad for the home leg of the WXV Global Series, with 25 World Cup winners included.

What happened

Skip to content Red Roses name 25 World Cup winners in 36-player squad for home leg of WXV Global Series England face Australia on Saturday 12 September, before meeting Canada in a repeat of their 2025 World Cup final clash a week later; they round off the home leg of the series against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium in front of over 50,000 spectators on Saturday 26 September Monday 7 September 2026 13:49, UK Image: World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne is part of the Red Roses squads announced for the home leg of the WXV Global Series Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has named an experienced 36-player squad for the home leg of the WXV Global Series, with 25 World Cup winners included.

Red Roses squad for home leg of WXV Global SeriesForwards: Sarah Bern, Hannah Botterman, Delaney Burns, Abi Burton, May Campbell, Mackenzie Carson, Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cokayne, Maddie Feaunati, Bryony Field, Haidee Head, Lilli Ives Campion, Hayley Jones, Sadia Kabeya, Haineala Lutui, Alex Matthews, Sophie McQueen, Maud Muir, Marlie Packer, Demelza Short, Morwenna Talling. Skip to content Menu Home | Experienced squad named for SA’s 3-match ODI series against Aussies Captain Temba Bavuma in action during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Australia vs South Africa match in Lucknow, India on 12 October 2023.

Image Credits : Reuters SABC News 7 September 2026, 13:54 [SAST] The national selectors have named a strong 16-player squad for South Africa’s three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia starting in Durban on the 24th of this month. Get Sky Sports or stream with no contractRounding off the home leg of the series is a mouth-watering matchup against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium in front of over 50,000 spectators on Saturday September 26. "The 2026 season is the inaugural edition of the WXV Global Series.

The Red Roses tour Canada and the United States as part of the series in October.

The wider picture

Temba Bavuma will captain an experienced side that sees the return of Lions fast bowler, Gerald Coetzee, to the 50-over squad. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia retain the Ashes against England in 2023ByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalistPublished7 hours agoOut-of-form Marnus Labuschagne has been named in the Australia squad for next month's three-Test tour of South Africa. During September and October's WXV Global Series, World Rugby is trialling a size 4. But Rowland says she has never felt "hindered" by playing with the same size ball as in men's rugby. 'Harder to do my job'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England will use a smaller ball in the upcoming WXV Global SeriesPlayers with a specific skillset may find the change harder than others.

"A World Rugby spokesperson said everyone involved in the WXV Global Series, including players, coaches and match officials, would have their views taken into account "with equal value" through surveys. England v AustraliaWXV Global Series15:00, 12 SeptemberCorpAcq StadiumWatch on iPlayerSmaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever'Published6 MayJohn Mitchell, England's head coach, has said "it's too early" to judge the impact of the smaller ball, and conclusions would have to be drawn after the world champions' opening three Tests in September.

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What has been reported

Led by captain Megan Jones, the squad contains a combined 1,234 international caps, while there are three as yet uncapped players picked in the form of Bryony Field, Hayley Jones and Sophie McQueen. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Following England's Rugby World Cup final victory over Canada at a sold-out Twickenham, Ellie Kildunne reflected on the Red Roses’ first title in over a decade, in front of 82,000 fans Not got Sky?

"This squad is only four weeks old; there is plenty in the tank. Get instant access to Sky Sports with no contract Home Sports Scores Watch Sky Bet More Podcasts Upcoming on Sky Get Sky Sports Sky Sports App Sky Sports with no contract Kick It Out British South Asians in Football Watch Sky Sports 👀 Sky Data Layer Sky Data Layer Viewer ➡️ Clear Opening batter Aiden Markram will miss the opening match of the series but the inclusion of Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi provides sufficient backup.

Having scored one, 31 and four, he was then left out of Australia's squad for three one-day internationals in Zimbabwe and another three in South Africa. "[We're] not shying away from the fact that we'd like some more runs from Marn. . . but we're also confident that he can still make a positive contribution to that squad," chief Australia selector George Bailey said. "Asked if the South Africa series would be Labuschagne's last chance, Bailey replied: "No, I wouldn't say that.

What happens next

"It will be Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the infamous 'Sandpapergate' ball-tampering scandal in 2018. Only captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Smith and Matt Renshaw survive from the 3-1 series defeat in 2018. Cooper Connolly, Matthew Kuhnemann and Michael Neser were also included in the 16-man squad, which is otherwise unchanged from the last Bangladesh Test. Australia travel to Durban for the first Test on 9 October before the series moves to Gqeberha and Cape Town.

Australia Test squadPat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau WebsterRelated topicsCricketMore on this storyGet cricket news sent straight to your phonePublished28 August "The ball has already been trialled in the Under-18s and Under-20s Women's Six Nations as well as the HSBC Sevens Series. "Some players are frustrated as they feel they have become guinea pigs on the global stage.

The report has been compiled by The Daily Waves using information reported across skysports.com, sabcnews.com, bbc.co.uk. Details are presented according to the information available at the time of publication and may change as authorities, organisers or other relevant parties provide updates.