Lineup: Trailfinders Women vs Gloucester-Hartpury

Trailfinders Women announce their lineup to face Gloucester-Hartpury at TFSC this Saturday.

There are nine changes to the starting XV that faced Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Elisa Riffonneau and Andrea Stock replace Lindelwa Gwala and Sara Seye in the front row.

It is all change in the engine room as Shya Pinnock and Shannon Ikahihifo start at lock.

Cristina Blanco starts at Blindside, along with Megan Barwick and Rowena Burnfield in the back row.

Ella Amory and Julia Schell replace Emma Swords and Ellie Green in the half-backs, and Carys Cox slots in at Outside Centre after her brilliant try last weekend, with Jess Cooksey inside her.

The back three is unchanged, featuring Abby Dow, Vicky Laflin and Rosie Inman once again.

On the bench, Cassandra Tuffnail is in line for her Trailfinders debut.

Director of Rugby Giselle Mather said: “After a very positive training week, we welcome the champions to Vallis Way. The opportunity to test yourself against an unbeaten side demands us to be at our best.

“We expect a very physical encounter and look forward to testing ourselves under the pressure that champions bring. All top athletes relish that competition, and this group are no different.

“We look forward to your excellent vocal support on what will be another rugby-packed day at Vallis Way.”

Trailfinders Women to face Gloucester-Hartpury:

1 Liz Crake

2 Elisa Riffonneau

3 Andrea Stock

4 Shya Pinnock

5 Shannon Ikahihifo Vice Captain

6 Cristina Blanco

7 Megan Barwick

8 Rowena Burnfield

9 Ella Amory

10 Julia Schell