Team news: Bristol Bears Women vs Saracens Women
Three returning England internationals will start for Saracens Women against Bristol Bears Women in the Allianz Premier 15s on Saturday.
Marlie Packer, Poppy Cleall and Zoe Harrison all featured in the Red Roses’ stunning comeback win over France – with the latter two contributing tries – and will line up at seven, eight and 10 respectively on their return to club duty.
Cleall’s inclusion sees Canada’s Sophie de Goede switch to the second row to partner Molly Morrissey who began the win over Wasps last time out as a replacement.
Kelsey Clifford is the only change in the pack meaning Wales forward Georgia Evans, England veteran Rocky Clark and try-scoring sensation May Campbell keep their places in the XV.
Fly-half Harrison is the only new face in the backline, but head coach Alex Austerberry has opted to move players into different positions.
Holly Aitchison and Sydney Gregson make up the midfield with captain Lotte Clapp, Deborah Fleming and Chantelle Miell covering the back three. Scrum-half Eloise Hayward keeps the nine jersey.
On the bench, Alex Zdunek will make her senior debut for Sarries should she appear from the bench while winger Rachel Laqeretabua returns from injury.
Saracens Women team to take on Bristol Bears Women:
15 Chantelle Miell
14 Deborah Fleming
13 Sydney Gregson
12 Holly Aitchison
11 Lotte Clapp ©
10 Zoe Harrison
9 Eloise Hayward
1 Rochelle Clark
2 May Campbell
3 Kelsey Clifford
4 Sophie de Goede
5 Molly Morrissey
6 Georgia Evans
7 Marlie Packer
8 Poppy Cleall
Replacements
16 Kat Evans
17 Donna Rose
18 Alex Zdunek
19 Tamara Taylor
20 Fi McIntosh
21 Lisa Martin
22 Emma Uren
23 Rachel Laqeretabua
