One change for Scotland ahead of Fiji clash

Scotland have made a single injury-enforced change to their starting lineup for Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup match against Fiji.

Elis Martin comes in at hooker, replacing Lana Skeldon, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. This change was confirmed by head coach Bryan Easson.

Though Skeldon was taken off during a warm-up match against Ireland, the injury is not believed to be serious. Regardless, Scotland opted to keep the rest of the team unchanged in order to maintain momentum following their clinical 38–8 victory over Wales in their opening pool match.

In the front row, Martin will pack down between Leah Bartlett and Elliann Clarke. The second row features Emma Wassell and Sarah Bonar, while Rachel Malcolm leads the team as blindside flanker, joined by Rachel McLachlan and Evie Gallagher.

The backline remains intact with Francesca McGhie, Chloe Rollie, and Rhona Lloyd forming the back three. Emma Orr and Lisa Thomson continue their midfield partnership, with Helen Nelson at fly-half and Leia Brebner-Holden starting at scrum-half.

On the bench, Anne Young steps in at loosehead prop and Molly Wright shifts to cover hooker, reflecting the 6–2 front row/back split. Adelle Ferrie moves onto the bench, joining Lisa Cockburn, Eva Donaldson, Alex Stewart, Caity Mattinson, and Beth Blacklock as replacements.

Scotland XV: Chloe Rollie, Rhona Lloyd, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson, Francesca McGhie, Helen Nelson, Leia Brebner-Holden; Leah Bartlett, Elis Martin, Elliann Clarke, Emma Wassell, Sarah Bonar, Rachel Malcolm (captain), Rachel McLachlan, Evie Gallagher

Reserves: Molly Wright, Anne Young, Lisa Cockburn, Adelle Ferrie, Eva Donaldson, Alex Stewart, Caity Mattinson, Beth Blacklock