Somebody’s unbeaten document has to go this weekend, as Saracens Ladies make the journey to Gloucester-Hartpury.
The league’s two unbeaten sides go head-to-head at Kingsholm, with prime spot and the possibility to proceed as the one unbeaten facet left within the league on the road.
For centre Sophie Bridger, it’ll even be her first look in opposition to her former employers since shifting to North London in the summertime, with the Pink Rose explaining that it will likely be an odd feeling to play in opposition to her former teammates.
“I am actually excited and it should be a hell of a day. Between myself and everybody I do know in Gloucester, we have all identified it’s coming, however we haven’t chatted an excessive amount of rugby forward of this one. I am wanting ahead to taking part in in opposition to them. It’ll be a bit unusual taking part in in opposition to some folks for the primary time however it should be a enjoyable one!”
Saracens head into this one on the again of seven straight bonus-point wins and Bridger believes that her facet are persevering with to develop with each match they play.
“We’re assured with the place we’re however we all know we’ve obtained a lot extra in us. We’re rising with each recreation and that’s what issues. The large video games like this are why you play. The crowds, the nerves, the noise, all of it provides to the event, however it’s only a recreation of rugby. We have to stick with our recreation. We all know what we are able to do and while we all know the threats that they are going to deliver, it’s all about specializing in us.”
After a bruising encounter in opposition to Exeter final weekend, Alex Austerberry has made a number of adjustments to his facet.
Within the front-row, McKinley Hunt continues alongside Could Campbell, with Kelsey Clifford coming in from the beginning at tight-head prop.
Within the second-row, Emma Taylor is available in alongside Rosie Galligan, with Georgia Evans beginning at openside flanker for the primary time this season, with Sophie de Goede lacking after a knock in opposition to Exeter.
The remainder of the back-row is unchanged, with co-captain Marlie Packer and Poppy Cleall steering their facet.
At scrum-half, Leanne Infante begins, with Ella Wyrwas reverting to the bench, while Amelia MacDougall continues at fly-half.
The remainder of the beginning XV is unchanged, with Bridger and Sydney Gregson linking up within the centres, while Lotte Clapp, Paige Farries and Jess Breach kind a formidable again three.
Amongst the replacements, Bryony Discipline and Akina Gondwe are joined by Donna Rose, Louise McMillan and Grace Moore in offering forwards cowl, with Wyrwas and Scottish pair Beth Blacklock and Coreen Grant offering the quilt for the backs.
Bridger has made a direct influence since arriving in North London and she or he admits that taking part in for Saracens is one thing that she would not take calmly.
“Sarries have paved the way in which in ladies’s rugby, so it’s actually thrilling to be on this shirt. It’s a privilege to be taking part in for this membership and taking part in alongside some gamers who’re already legends in their very own rights. For me to know that I am going on the market and giving my all for this group is a particular feeling.”
Saracens Ladies’s Crew vs Gloucester-Hartpury:
1. McKinley Hunt
2. Could Campbell
3. Kelsey Clifford
4. Emma Taylor
5. Rosie Galligan
6. Georgia Evans
7. Marlie Packer (Co-captain)
8. Poppy Cleall
9. Leanne Infante
10. Amelia MacDougall
11. Lotte Clapp (Co-captain)
12. Sophie Bridger
13. Sydney Gregson
14. Paige Farries
15. Jess Breach
Replacements:
16. Bryony Discipline
17. Akina Gondwe
18. Donna Rose
19. Louise McMillan
20. Grace Moore
21. Ella Wyrwas
22. Beth Blacklock
23. Coreen Grant
