Scotland’s women’s rugby team is set to welcome back several key players as they prepare for their final home match of the WXV Series against Australia on Saturday. Rachel McLachlan and Evie Wills return from injury to start in the match, which will be held at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh. The game will be broadcast live on BBC Alba and BBC iPlayer, kicking off at 16:10 BST. This match follows a heavy 66-14 defeat by New Zealand, and interim head coach Dave Butcher has made four changes to the starting line-up.
McLachlan, who plays for French club Montpellier, returns to the side at openside flanker. Sale Sharks’ Eva Donaldson moves to the bench for this match. Evie Wills, from Glasgow Warriors, starts at outside centre, replacing Edinburgh’s Rachel Philipps, who is out with an injury. Edinburgh’s Hannah Ramsay, who previously came on as a substitute against Canada and New Zealand, earns her second start of the campaign at full-back. Clubmate Chloe Rollie is moved to the bench as a result.
Another notable change sees Harlequins lock Sarah Bonar make her first start in a Scotland XV since the 2025 Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England. Bonar replaces Trailfinders’ injured Emma Wassell. Meanwhile, Bristol Bears hooker Lana Skeldon is set to become the second-most capped Scotland women’s player when she makes her 90th appearance in the match. Glasgow’s Ceitidh Ainsworth, who made her first start against New Zealand, retains her place at scrum-half.
Edinburgh’s scrum-half Leia Brebner-Holden is named in the matchday squad for the first time this season after recovering from injury. The starting line-up includes players from various clubs, with Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors represented heavily. The replacements include Aicha Sutcliffe, Leah Bartlett, Molly Poolman, Hollie Cunningham, Eva Donaldson, Leia Brebner-Holden, Katie Buchanan, and Chloe Rollie, all of whom will be available for selection during the match.
Scotland Women's Team Announces Lineup for WXV Series Final Home Match Against Australia
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