TEAM NEWS | Saracens Women Vs Sale Sharks Women (PWR R18)
Zoe Harrison is keen to finish the league campaign on a high under the Friday Night Lights against Sale at the StoneX Stadium.
The fly-half anticipates a tough battle against the Sharks as Saracens aim to secure a home semi-final with a win over Sale in the final round of the PWR.
Director of Rugby Alex Austerberry has made four changes from the side that seal a place in the semi-finals against Exeter Chiefs last Saturday at the StoneX. One change does come in the front row, Carmen Tremelling featuring from the off at tighthead, alongside Sarries top try scorer May Campbell and loosehead Akina Gondwe.
Rosie Galligan and Louise McMillan continue their partnership in the second row. There is another change in the backrow, Gabrielle Senft makes her first start since returning from the sevens circuit on the blindside, with co-captain Marlie Packer at openside and Poppy Cleall rounding off the pack.
Tori Sellors also comes into the side, making her first start since returning from a calf injury, she partners Harrison at half-back. After being named in the most recent Scotland training squad, Beth Blacklock starts at inside centre alongside Emma Hardy in midfield.
The back three remains unchanged, with co-captain Lotte Sharp on the left wing, Sydney Gregson on the right and Jess Breach at fullback.
Amongst the replacements, Canadian prop McKinley Hunt returns to the match day squad, alongside England U20 fly-half Amelia MacDougall.
With the opportunity to play both the semi-final and final at the StoneX, Harrison is keen for Sarries to put their best foot forward on Friday night.
“There are no easy games in this league anymore, and we know we’ll have to be at our best to beat Sale on Friday. Playing under the lights at the StoneX is something we haven’t been able to do so far this season, so we want to put on a good show and return home next weekend against Harlequins for the play-offs.”
Saracens Women team to play Sale Sharks Women:
1. Akina Gondwe
2. May Campbell
3. Carmen Tremelling
4. Rosie Galligan
5. Louise McMillan
6. Gabrielle Senft
7. Marlie Packer (Co-captain)
8. Poppy Cleall
9. Tori Sellors
10. Zoe Harrison
11. Lotte Sharp (Co-captain)
12. Beth Blacklock
13. Emma Hardy
14. Sydney Gregson
15. Jess Breach
Replacements:
16. Bryony Field
17. McKinley Hunt
18. Maya Montiel
19. Bryony Cleall
20. Georgia Evans
21. Ella Wyrwas
22. Amelia MacDougall
23. Sarah McKenna
