# England drops Ellie Kildunne for Canada rematch

> England's Red Roses bench Ellie Kildunne as part of four changes to seek victory over Canada.
- Title: England drops Ellie Kildunne for Canada rematch · Sky Sports
- Summary: England's Red Roses bench Ellie Kildunne as part of four changes to seek victory over Canada. England's Red Roses dropped Ellie Kildunne to the bench for…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12040/13601856/englands-red-roses-ellie-kildunne-benched-as-part-of-four-changes-to-starting-xv-in-search-for-victory-in-canada-rematch
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:00:00+00:00
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## England drops Ellie Kildunne
England's Red Roses bench Ellie Kildunne as part of four changes to the starting XV for Friday's Canada rematch.
## Kildunne's drop explained
Head coach John Mitchell said Kildunne is going through a difficult period in terms of consistency.

> Kildunne is going through a difficult period in the search for consistency
## Red Roses' 41-game unbeaten run ended
England's 41-match unbeaten run ended in a 24-21 loss to Canada last week in Toronto.

> Red Roses' 41-game unbeaten run ended in dramatic fashion in Canada
## Team changes for Canada rematch
Emma Sing and Mia Venner replace back-row players, while Sadia Kabeya moves to openside flanker.
## Key takeaway

England's Red Roses dropped Ellie Kildunne to the bench for their Canada rematch after losing their 41-game unbeaten run.