Scotland Women’s side announced for first South African Test

As part of their preparations for the 2010 Rugby World Cup in London, Scotland Women will take on South Africa in two full-cap Tests at Lasswade on consecutive Saturdays (5 and 12 June).

Following the Tests, a Scotland travelling squad of 26 will then be named for the World Cup before the side takes on Ireland in a non-cap encounter on Sunday 18 July (also at Lasswade) as final preparation for the World Cup.

Entry to all three games is free.

Scotland captain, Lynne Reid, said: “We’re all eager to get back on the field and compete, building on the positive performances from the Six Nations.

“We’re all fully committed to the heavy training schedule in the run up to the World Cup – throughout the last four years that’s what we’ve had in our sights.

“The chance to pitch yourself against the rest of the world is just such a fantastic opportunity.”

Scotland Women v South Africa, Lasswade, Kick-off 1pm

15 Nicola Halfpenny (Melrose)

14 Celia Hawthorn (Edinburgh University)
13 Lucy Millard (Team Northumbria)
12 Veronica Fitzpatrick (RHC Cougars)
11 Lynsey Douglas (Wasps)

10 Tanya Griffith (RHC Cougars)
9 Louise Dalgliesh (RHC Cougars)

1 Heather Lockhart (Hillhead / Jordanhill)
2 Sarah-Louise Walker (Watsonians)
3 Gillian McCord (RHC Cougars)
4 Michelle Napier (Saracens)
5 Louise Moffat (Murrayfield Wanderers)
6 Lynne Reid (RHC Cougars)
7 Donna Kennedy (Worcester)
8 Susie Brown (Richmond)

Substitutes
16 Alison Macdonald (RHC Cougars)
17 Beth Dickens (Murrayfield Wanderers)
18 Louise Gray (Henley Hawks)
19 Ruth Slaven (Murrayfield Wanderers)
20 Sarah Gill (Murrayfield Wanderers)
21 Erin Kerr (Wasps)
22 Stephanie Johnston (Hillhead / Jordanhill)

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