TEAM NEWS | Saracens Women v Bristol Bears Women
Captain Marlie Packer says the group are hugely excited for Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash against Bristol Bears at StoneX Stadium.
The England international skippers the side again this weekend, as the Women in Black welcome the league leaders to North London, with both sides unbeaten meaning something will have to give.
Sarries completed a remarkable comeback against Gloucester-Hartpury last Saturday which saw them steal victory with a penalty in stoppage time, and they have made three changes from the side that kept up their winning run in the West Country.
Kelsey Clifford returns to the front-row with Hannah Botterman and May Campbell alongside her, and Fiona McIntosh has a new second-row partner as Poppy Cleall moves up to the number five shirt.
Georgia Evans comes in at blindside, with Vicky Fleetwood at openside and captain Packer at the base of the scrum.
Ella Wyrwas and Zoe Harrison continue their partnership as half-backs, and in the only change to the back-line there is a reshuffle as Hannah Casey comes in to the midfield with Alysha Corrigan moving to the left wing and Chantelle Miell to full-back.
Barbarians duo Rocky Clark and Sonia Green return to take their place amongst the replacements, and will be high on confidence after their thumping victory over South Africa at Twickenham.
Packer insists the squad have been looking forward to this match for a long time.
“We’re all really excited for this weekend's top of the table clash with Bristol. They have had a great start to the season so it’s going to be a great encounter and one not to miss!”
Saracens Women team to play Bristol Bears Women:
1 Hannah Botterman
2 May Campbell
3 Kelsey Clifford
4 Fiona McIntosh
5 Poppy Cleall
6 Georgia Evans
7 Vicky Fleetwood
8 Marlie Packer (c)
9 Ella Wyrwas
10 Zoe Harrison
11 Alysha Corrigan
12 Hannah Casey
13 Holly Aitchison
14 Rachel Laqeretabua
15 Chantelle Miell
Replacements:
16 Kat Evans
17 Rocky Clark
18 Donna Rose
19 Sonia Green
20 Sarah Bebbington
21 Jodie Rettie
22 Carly Waters
23 Coreen Grant
