Bristol Bears wing Millie David scored a try on her England debut to give the Red Roses a 12-0 lead over Wales in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations at Ashton Gate.
How the try came about in the early stages
The 20-year-old winger crossed for her first international points shortly after kickoff, capitalising on a break down the right flank to touch down in the corner. Her score extended England’s advantage after an earlier penalty had put them ahead. The conversion was successful, making it 12-0.
What this means for England’s selection strategy
John Mitchell has made seven changes to the starting lineup for this Round 3 clash, rewarding David’s form in Premiership Women’s Rugby where she finished joint top try-scorer last season. The coach said after the win over Scotland that the team is focusing on building on their strengths while identifying areas to improve. David, who has featured in previous England camps without playing, called the debut emotional and said she thanked the coach repeatedly when told she would start.
Why Wales pose a different test this weekend
Mitchell noted that Wales tend to over-commit at the breakdown, which will challenge England in a different way compared to their previous opponents. He described the upcoming fixture as an opportunity to keep evolving the team’s game beyond the level they have started to build. The match is being played at Ashton Gate, where David plays her club rugby for Bristol Bears.
Who is Millie David?
Millie David is a 20-year-old wing who plays for Bristol Bears in Premiership Women’s Rugby and qualifies for Australia through her father but has chosen to pursue her international career with England.
How did David react to being selected for her debut?
David said she paused for a long time because she could not get any words out when head coach John Mitchell told her she would be making her debut, adding that she just said ‘thank you so much’ over and over due to the emotions she was feeling.