Match information: Trailfinders Women vs Gloucester-Hartpury

Trailfinders Women return to home soil to face Gloucester-Hartpury in a game that could secure them a play-off spot.

After a hiatus in the PWR due to the Women’s Six Nations and Pacific Four Series, the league returns and will see plenty of familiar faces across both squads for the Friday Night Lights fixture.

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Head Coach Barney Maddison has named his squad that will aim to secure the two points needed to cement their position in the play-offs for the first time in the squad’s history.

Kate Zackary returns as skipper after her period of rehabilitation.

Fellow USA international Alivia Leatherman returns to start at loosehead. Joining her in the front-row is Georgia Ponsonby and Maya Montiel.

In the engine room, Alana Borland and Emma Wassell start.

Alongside Zackary in the back-row is newly capped Red Rose Haidee Head and fellow Women’s Six Nations winner Abi Burton.

Ella Amory and Claire Gallagher make up the half-back pairing.

Emma Uren and Red Roses skipper Meg Jones start in the centres.

The back three consists of Grace White and Carys Cox on the wings with freshly capped Ireland international Niamh Gallagher at fullback.

Maddison has named a 5-3 bench split with the inclusions of Annabel Meta, Sally Williams, and Vicky Laflin.

Pre-match

We have plenty going on ahead of kick-off including our Funzone – perfect for friends and family. The funzone is available to supporters from 6pm.

Funzone activities include:

Lords Passing
Ealing Passing game
Last person standing inflatable
Blazepods

Player Meet and Greet 

At 6:45pm, our players will be available for a pre-match meet and greet. Supporters will have the opportunity to get autographs and photos with the following players ahead of the match: Cara Brincat, Shya Pinnock, Julia Schell, and Lisa Thomson.