Changes for Wales & Scotland
There are three changes to the Wales women’s rugby side for this Sunday's 6 Nations clash against Scotland at Pandy Park (Kick-off 1pm).
Published by Scrum Queens, February 8th, 2012
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All the changes involve the backline with Amy Day coming in at scrum half while Caryl James gets the nod on the wing. Rosie Fletcher moves from the wing to full back with Mared Evans and Laura Prosser both dropping down to the bench.
Wales have only played 40 minutes of rugby so far in the tournament after their game with Ireland was called off at halftime because of a hardening pitch. No decision has been made yet as to when the game will be replayed.
The Welsh pack have been given a vote of confidence by head coach Rhys Edwards who was impressed by his eight in last week's abandoned encounter against Ireland.
"I was pleased with the way the front five went to be honest. The forwards went really well as did the scrum," said Edwards.
"Going into the match there were some question marks surrounding that area but Jenny Davies showed her verstality in the unfamiliar role of tighthead so that should give her plenty of confidence which is pleasing.
"Our second row pairing of Vicky Owens and Shona Powell-Hughes also stood out and had plenty of carries while captain Rachel Taylor led from the front.
"On the flip side of the coin there were a couple of areas which were disappointing which we will have to eradicate if we are going to get a win against Scotland.
"With last week's game against Ireland being abandoned at halftime because of the freezing conditions we were basically gifted 40 minutes to have a look at positional permutations and that's why we've decided to freshen things up for Scotland."
Meanwhile Scotland Head coach Karen Findlay has made some minor changes to her team.
Prop Suzanne McKerlie-Hex moves from the bench to the starting XV along with flanker Tess Forsberg and winger Caroline Collie; Heather Lockhart, Charlotte Veale and Katy Green take their places in the substitutes.
Findlay said: "Last Sunday was a very physical game and we've worked hard to get our players into the best possible shape for this next game."
The Scots' next home game is against France on Saturday 25 February at Stirling County RFC and culminates away against Italy on Sunday 18 March.
Wales Women v Scotland Women, Pandy Park, Sunday 12 March (KO 1pm)
15 Rosie Fletcher, 14 Charlie Murray, 13 Adi Taviner, 12 Philippa Tuttiett, 11 Caryl James, 10 Naomi Thomas, 9 Amy Day, 1 Caryl Thomas, 2 Rhian Bowden3 Jenny Davies, 4 Vicky Owens, 5 Shona Powell-Hughes, 6 Sioned Harries, 7 Rachel Taylor (Capt), 8 Jamie Kift
Replacements:16 Lowri Harries, 17 Megan York, 18 Sian Williams, 19 Clare Flowers, 20 Laura Prosser, 21 Rebecca De Filippo, 22 Mared Evans
Scotland Women
15 Stephanie Johnston (RHC Cougars), 14 Caroline Collie (OA Saints)13 Laura Steven (Murrayfield Wanderers), 12 Lisa Martin (Murrayfield Wanderers), 11 Sarah Dixon (Stirling County), 10 Tanya Griffith (RHC Cougars), 9 Louise Dalgliesh (RHC Cougars), 1 Suzanne McKerlie-Hex (Murrayfield Wanderers), 2 Sarah Quick (Murrayfield Wanderers), 3 Tracy Balmer (Worcester), 4 Anna Swan (RHC Cougars), 5 Jemma Forsyth (Hillhead/Jordanhill), 6 Tess Forsberg (Richmond), 7 Ruth Slaven (Murrayfield Wanderers), 8 Lindsay Wheeler (Richmond)
Substitutes:16 Lindsey Smith (Darlington Mowden Park Sharks), 17 Heather Lockhart (Hillhead/Jordanhill) 18. Heather Lockhart (Hillhead/Jordanhill)18 Katherine Muir (RAF), 19 Beth Dickens (Murrayfield Wanderers), 20 Charlotte Veale (Wasps), 21 Lisa Ritchie (Carlisle), 22 Katy Green (Murrayfield Wanderers)