Ellie Kildunne warms upImage source, Getty Images
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Kildunne has made 33 appearances for the Red Roses since the start of 2024, with 29 of those coming at full-back

BySara OrchardRugby union commentator

She's the poster girl. She's the former World Player of the Year. She came second at BBC Sports Personality of the Year. She lit up the 2025 Rugby World Cup. She's even got her own Barbie doll.

So why isn't Ellie Kildunne starting for England against the USA on Friday night (21:15 kick-off)?