England’s Women’s Six Nations campaign is getting a boost thanks to the announcement that Emily Scarratt, centre, will be returning for Loughborough this Saturday.
The 32-yearold broke her leg in the third minute of her first game with Lightning, September.
Scarratt will be on the bench against Gloucester-Hartpury on Saturday.
Red Roses Women’s Six Nations Opener is scheduled for 26 March against Scotland. The World Cup will begin in October.
England are bidding for a fourth Six Nations title. After beating New Zealand twice in autumn, they are now one of the favorite teams for the World Cup.
Loughborough is five points away from the top four Premier15s play-off places with only four games remaining in the regular season. The World Player of the Year 2019 return is also timely.
BBC iPlayer streaming the top-of-the table clash between the two sides will be available on Sunday. Bristol and Saracens live from 14:15 GMT.