ENGLAND have been reinforced by the return of three forwards from injury for Sunday’s Grand Slam decider against France at Bordeaux’s Stade Atlantique on Sunday.

Second row Lilli Ives Campion, flanker Sadia Kabeya and number eight Maddie Feaunati return to the pack after missing the 61-33 victory over Italy in round four.

Kabeya’s return at openside means former Red Roses skipper Marlie Packer drops to the bench despite scoring four tries in Parma.

Head coach John Mitchell has made a total of seven personnel changes to the side that triumphed against Italy including the return of Jess Breach and Claudia Moloney-MacDonald on the wings.

Ellie Kildunne switches to her usual position of full-back, while Mackenzie Carson and Sarah Bern take over at loosehead and tighthead prop respectively.

England are targeting the 38th successive victory that will deliver a fifth consecutive Grand Slam.

“France are a quality side, and we’ve got a huge amount of respect for what they bring and the way they play the game,” Mitchell said.

“To face them in Bordeaux — in the heart of the south-west, a region so passionate about rugby with a vocal home crowd behind them — is exactly the sort of challenge the girls relish, embrace and walk towards.

“This tournament has demanded adaptability and the ability to learn quickly from us throughout.

“The girls have stayed connected, composed and continued to grow within our new attacking identity.

“I’m proud of the way the players have competed for positions, pushed one another every day and earned the right to contest for the Championship.”