One change for Women’s team to face Scotland

There is one change to the Ireland Women’s team named to play Scotland this weekend.

Blackrock’s Grace Davitt will win her first starting Six Nations cap on the wing as she replaces Ulster flyer Suzanne Fleming.

Coach Philip Doyle said his side will be looking to pick themselves up after their disappointing 14-7 loss against Wales two weeks ago.

“We were disappointed with certain aspects of that game but now we are just looking forward to a tough game against Scotland,” he said. “We have made just the one change and we feel that Grace has been impressive when she has come off the bench this year and she offers some more physicality and edge.”

“She has proved herself to be a dynamic player which will be important against a strong Scotland side.”

Navan RFC are to host the game this Friday night – the first time a women’s international game has been held at the club.

Ireland have never beaten Scotland in the Six Nations competition. Last year’s result was 15-5 in the Scots favour.

Ireland team to play Scotland, Friday March 10, Navan RFC. Kick-off is at 7pm.

Ireland: J O Sullivan, N Ni Chaidhan, L Cantwell, P Kelly, G Davitt, SJ Belton (c), T Rosser, F Coughlan (vc), J Lonergan, M Barrett, C Mahon, G Healy, O Brennan, R Boyd J Neville:

Replacments: G McAllister, R Foley, Y Nolan, S Ryan, L Beamish, A Greensmith, S Fleming.