WORCESTER centre Andy Higgins has been selected for the England Under 21s to face Wales at New Brighton on Friday.

It will be the 18-year-old's third appearance in the Six Nations after victory over Ireland and a defeat in France.

Worcester Ladies players scrum-half Joanne Yapp and wing Nicola Crawford will both start against Wales in the women's Five Nations at Newbury on Sunday (2pm).

Hooker Nicola Goodwin, second row Alex Pilkington, stand-off Karen Andrew and centre Claire Clarke are in the England 'A' against Wales 'A' at Newbury on Saturday (5pm).