Aicha Sutcliffe will make her first international start as Scotland face Australia in Canberra in their final WXV Global Series match. Interim coach Dave Butcher has made three changes to the starting side. Sarah Bonar returns after illness, Chloe Rollie comes back at full-back and two uncapped players are among the replacements.
Aicha Sutcliffe has been selected for her first Scotland start in women’s rugby against Australia in Canberra. Interim head coach Dave Butcher made three changes for the final match of Scotland’s WXV Global Series campaign. Sutcliffe, who plays for Glasgow Warriors, had previously appeared as a replacement for the national side.[1], [2]
Sarah Bonar is back in the second row after illness kept her out of the preceding match in Sydney. Chloe Rollie returns at full-back. In the back line, Hannah Ramsay plays at fly-half and Helen Nelson at inside centre. Lana Skeldon and Hollie Cunningham move to the replacements, while Evie Wills is omitted. Anne Young and Elliann Clarke join Sutcliffe in the front row, while Holland Bogan partners Bonar in the second row.[1]
Glasgow Warriors players Nicole Flynn and Imogen Spence are among the replacements and could make their international debuts. Flynn plays at centre and Spence in the front row. Scotland face Australia on Friday in Canberra, their third consecutive encounter with the same opponents. The Scottish side are still seeking their first victory in this competition.[1]
