ENGLAND head coach Stuart Barrow said that six players hoping to debut for his side in Saturday’s match against Wales at Headingley will be “standing on the shoulders of giants.”

Huddersfield full-back Amelia Brown, Leeds prop Izzy Northrop, St Helens centre Erin Stott, plus Wigan trio Mary Coleman, Eva Hunter and Jenna Foubister could all make their first senior international appearances.

When asked if their inclusion in the squad signalled a new generation of talent, Barrow told the PA news agency: “I think they’ll be standing on the shoulders of giants.