Saturday 12 November 2022 01:35 AM The very glamorous WAGS and HABs who will be cheering on the Red Roses trends now
When England's Rugby team take to the turf against New Zealand tomorrow for the World Cup final, the stars of the squad will be casting an eye to their supportive partners in the stands.
Simon Middleton's side won 25 consecutive games going into the tournament which is a record no team - male or female - has been able to achieve in rugby history.
And they have since gone on to prove themselves to be a formidable force, with just 80 minutes standing between them and lifting the World Cup title.
The team will be cheered on by their glamorous WAGs and handsome HABs - many of whom are passionate rugby players themselves.
Here FEMAIL reveals all about the supportive partners behind the incredible squad - from a fellow England star to a childhood sweetheart who met for the first time aged 10.
Holly Aitchison
GIRLFRIEND: Hannah Botterman
Holly Aitchison, 25, and Hannah Botterman, 24, who are both in the England women's rugby team, have spoken about their romance for the first time
And Holly is set to start Saturday's World Cup final with New Zealand , with Hannah cheering on her girlfriend from the sidelines due to a serious knee injury
Holly and Hannah first met at Hartpury College in 2015 but split after a year and were left 'heartbroken' as Holly struggled to come to terms with her sexuality.
They have now revealed how they were brought back together by 'fate' when they were both signed to the Saracens and Simon Middleton's Red Roses squad.
And Holly is set to start Saturday's World Cup final with New Zealand, with Hannah cheering on her girlfriend from the sidelines due to a serious knee injury.
Holly previously confessed it was 'tough' to see Hannah on the sidelines, but said her girlfriend's attitude had been incredible.
She told FEMAIL: 'How Hannah has picked herself back up from the injury and given everything to lift the team says a lot about her.
'She's still got someone who is in her corner. She's definitely someone the squad looks to for energy.'
Ellie Kildunne
BOYFRIEND: Cameron
Ellie Kildunne and her boyfriend Cameron often share photos from their holidays abroad with one another, including snaps snuggling up for romantic trips and jetting off for vacations with their families
Growing up in Yorkshire, a young Liverpool-mad Ellie uses her Instagram and TikTok pages to connect with and inspire the next generation while she bids to help England to World Cup glory in New Zealand
Growing up in Yorkshire, a young Liverpool-mad Ellie Kildunne uses her Instagram and TikTok pages to connect with and inspire the next generation while she bids to help England to World Cup glory in New Zealand.
But she also regularly posts snaps of her boyfriend Cameron, who she has been with for over two years.
The couple often share photos from their holidays abroad with one another, including snaps snuggling up for romantic trips and jetting off for vacations with their families.
Last year, Ellie posted a romantic three minute long video to her beau as she wished him a happy birthday.
She wrote: 'twentyone. Happy birthday to my best friend. Happiness is by your side, I love you x @_cameron_s.b.'
Despite that, Cameron tends to keep a low-profile - his Instagram page is on private.
Leanne Infante
HUSBAND: Matt
Leanne got engaged to husband Matt in early December 2020, with the couple tying the knot in a lavish ceremony surrounded by friends and family last year
Leanne passes during an England Rugby World Cup squad training session at Bruce Pulman Park
Leanne got engaged to husband Matt in early December 2020, with the couple tying the knot in a lavish ceremony surrounded by friends and family last year.
And while Matt tends to keep a low-profile, Leanne occasionally shares snapshots of their life together with their French bulldog puppy.
In 2018, she posted a snap of a very muddy Matt on the rugby pitch, writing: 'Normally it's the other way round on these photos, but a great day watching him play yesterday.
'Top work with the port and cheese during the breaks!!'
Meanwhile she posted a gushing post to mark their one year wedding anniversary in October, sharing: '1 year ago today. Ok ok so our current time difference says otherwise.
'The best day of my life to date, full of so much love and joy, shared with the most important people in our lives. I wish we could re-live it all again!
'Happy Anniversary Mr Infante.'
Vickii Cornborough
HUSBAND: Will Brock
England prop Vickii Cornborough met her husband Will, who plays for Havant as a flanker, when they joined the same rugby team as children
England prop Vickii is among the players taking part in the World Cup final tomorrow with her teammates
England prop Vickii Cornborough is among the players taking part in the World Cup final tomorrow with her teammates.
However she's busy with her personal life off the pitch as well - and a mother to her young daughter with husband Will Brock.
Will, who plays for Havant as a flanker, met Vickii when they joined the same rugby team when they were around 10-years-old.
It took them another decade to be introduced again as adults and fell in love after encountering each other in a bar.
He proposed in August 2019 and the wedding included guests from 10 different rugby teams.
Speaking to The Guardian in 2020, she said: ''I had to ring up the England coaches to go: 'Excuse me, I'd like to get married this summer can we have a look at the calendar, what day can I get married please?'
'And then I called Will and went: 'Right, I've got a date.'
Sarah Hunter
BOYFRIEND: Nathan Smith
Sarah Hunter has been dating her boyfriend Nathan Smith for a number of years, and the two live together near Loughborough
Sarah became the most capped player in England rugby history when she captained her country in the World Cup quarter-final with Australia this tournament
Sarah Hunter became the most capped player in England rugby history when she captained her country in the World Cup quarter-final with
