Scotland Women’s Head Coach Bryan Easson has revealed significant changes to the team ahead of their final match in the Vodafone Series against Fijiana on Sunday, making eight personnel adjustments along with one positional switch in the starting XV.
Newcomers Anne Young and Elliann Clarke will debut as loosehead and tighthead prop, respectively, while Lana Skeldon continues her role as hooker. The second row will feature Louise McMillan alongside Sarah Bonar.
The back row sees captain Rachel Malcolm partnering with Rachel McLachlan, while Jade Konkel returns to her usual position at number eight. In the backs, Meryl Smith shifts from center to stand-off, forming a half-back duo with Caity Mattinson, who is making her comeback from a serious neck injury sustained during the Guinness Six Nations earlier this year.
Lisa Thomson, returning after her Olympic experience with GB Sevens, joins the team as inside centre after missing last weekend’s win against Wales. Emma Orr retains her position at outside centre.
The back three includes Coreen Grant, Chloe Rollie—who scored two tries against Wales last Friday—and Sevens standout Rhona Lloyd.
The bench will feature forwards Elis Martin, Lisa Cockburn, Christine Belisle, Eva Donaldson, and Evie Gallagher, while backs replacements include Leia Brebner-Holden and Lucia Scott, both of whom made their debuts last weekend, along with Helen Nelson, who can provide steady support if needed.
Fans can watch the match live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app in the UK, as well as on the Scottish Rugby website for international viewers.
Scotland’s lineup includes: Chloe Rollie, Rhona Lloyd, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson, Coreen Grant, Meryl Smith, Caity Mattinson; Anne Young, Lana Skeldon, Elliann Clarke, Louise McMillan, Sarah Bonar, Rachel Malcolm, Rachel McLachlan, Jade Konkel. Replacements: Elis Martin, Lisa Cockburn, Christine Belisle, Eva Donaldson, Evie Gallagher, Leia Brebner-Holden, Helen Nelson, Lucia Scott.