Exeter Chiefs Women’s athlete Mairi McDonald secures a spot in the Scotland Women’s Six Nations squad for their upcoming match against Wales this weekend.
Coach Bryan Easson unveils the lineup for Scotland’s opener in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, with Rachel Malcolm of Loughborough Lightning leading as captain and Helen Nelson as vice-captain. Newcomer Alex Stewart joins Malcolm in the back-row, earning her debut cap at openside flanker. The squad remains consistent with the previous victory against Japan in WXV2, featuring Leah Bartlett and Christine Belisle in the front row, and Lana Skeldon at hooker.
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The half-back pairing of Helen Nelson and Caity Mattinson remains intact, while Lisa Thomson and Emma Orr resume their partnership in the midfield. The back three comprise Rhona Lloyd, Coreen Grant, and Meryl Smith, who debuts at full-back.Los Angeles Lakers Expect Cam Reddish’s Return, Provide Updates on Defensive Assets
On the bench, notable additions include the return of Shona Campbell to XVs, alongside Mairi McDonald and Chloe Rollie.
The Scotland squad for the match against Wales is as follows:
Starting XV:
– Meryl Smith (Bristol Bears)
– Rhona Lloyd (GB Sevens / Stade Bordelais)
– Emma Orr (Heriot’s Blues)
– Lisa Thomson (GB Sevens)
– Coreen Grant (Saracens)
– Helen Nelson (Loughborough Lightning) – Vice-Captain
– Caity Mattinson (Gloucester-Hartpury)
– Leah Bartlett (Leicester Tigers)
– Lana Skeldon (Bristol Bears)
– Christine Belisle (Loughborough Lightning)
– Emma Wassell (Loughborough Lightning)
– Sarah Bonar (Harlequins)
– Rachel Malcolm (Loughborough Lightning) – Captain
– Alex Stewart (Corstorphine Cougars)
– Evie Gallagher (Bristol Bears)
Replacements:
– Elis Martin (Leicester Tigers)
– Molly Wright (Sale Sharks)
– Elliann Clarke (Bristol Bears)
– Louise McMillan (Saracens)
– Rachel McLachlan (Sale Sharks)
– Mairi McDonald (Exeter Chiefs)
– Shona Campbell (GB Sevens)
– Chloe Rollie (Loughborough Lightning)Government Exposes Rugby AM: Failure to Pay Minimum Wage Sparks Outrage
