Lineup: Leicester Tigers vs Trailfinders Women

Trailfinders Women announce their lineup to face Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.

There are five changes to the starting XV that took on Saracens at the Stonex in Trailfinders’ last fixture.

Cristina Blanco replaces Elisa Riffonneau at hooker, whilst Liz Crake and Andy Stock both keep their places in the front row.

Tyson Beukeboom returns to the starting lineup, joining Amelia Buckland-Hurry in the engine room.

The back row features Rowena Burnfield at Blindside, Megan Barwick at Openside and recent Ireland call-up Shannon Ikahihifo at Number Eight.

Emma Swords and Ellie Green both keep their place in the Half-Backs, whilst the midfield is also unchanged with Julia Schell and Carys Cox returning.

The back three sees Rosie Inman replace Sofia Rolfi, joining Vicky Laflin and Abby Dow.

 

Trailfinders Women to face Leicester Tigers:

1 Liz Crake

2 Cristina Blanco

3 Andrea Stock

4 Tyson Beukeboom

5 Amelia Buckland-Hurry

6 Rowena Burnfield

7 Megan Barwick

8 Shannon Ikahihifo

9 Emma Swords

10 Ellie Green

11 Rosie Inman

12 Julia Schell

13 Carys Cox

14 Vicky Laflin

15 Abby Dow Vice Captain

16 Elisa Riffonneau

17 Cassandra Tuffnail

18 Sara Seye

19 Shya Pinnock

20 Charlotte Cheshire

21 Ella Amory

22 Jess Cooksey

23 Ellie Lennon