Worcester trio in England A side

Laura Keates has been in the England set up since she was 16

Worcester trio Amber Penrith, Laura Keates and Gemma Sharples have been named in the England A side to take on New Zealand.

Wing Penrith, prop Keates, and back row Sharples will line up against the world champions at Esher on Tuesday, 17 November.

"We have some very talented younger players, including Laura Keates, who are stepping up from the Under-20's," said head coach Mike Barnett.

Keates captained the England Under-20s to the Nations Cup title last season, while Penrith has come out of retirement to join the team.