TEAM NEWS | Saracens Women vs Trailfinders Women (PWR Up Rd 3)
09/20/2024 05:57 AM
Tori Sellors has challenged her side to continue building momentum as they entertain Trailfinders Women at StoneX Stadium tomorrow in their final PWR Up pre-season fixture.
Sellors made a try-scoring start to the season in last weekend's victory over Harlequins Women and the scrum-half was pleased with how her side upped the tempo after a tight and tense first half.
"It was a great start last week. Quins gave us a lot to think about in the first half, but the way we kicked on in that second period was really pleasing. There's still things to work on, but we've given ourselves a strong platform to build from.
Trailfinders were also victorious in their first PWR Up pre-season clash and Sellors is expecting the West Londoners to present a sizeable challenge come kick-off time.
"Trailfinders were really strong last season. They've got some new faces and some familiar faces to all of us here in their squad this year. We're looking forward to the challenge and to hopefully putting in a proper Saracens performance at home."
Ahead of the first home match of the season, DoR Alex Austerberry has made two changes to his starting line-up, from last weekend's win over Harlequins.
Pathway graduate Chloe Flanagan comes in to start at loosehead prop, alongside Bryony Field and Carmen Tremelling in the front-row.
Joia Bennet continues in the second-row, alongside Bryony Cleall, who comes in for her first start of the season.
Sharifa Kasolo moves to blindside flanker from number 8, with co-captain May Campbell continuing at openside flanker and Poppy Cleall coming in from the start at number 8.
Tori Sellors and Amelia MacDougall will continue to pull the strings at half-back, as an unchanged backline sees Sarah McKenna and Emma Hardy link up at centre, with co-captain Lotte Sharp joining Isla Alejandro and Jemma-Jo Linkins in the back-three.
The replacements see Daisy Fitzgerald, Akina Gondwe, Sophie Tansley and Chloe Broom, all provide cover, with Cara Wardle, May Goulding, Flo Williams and Lucy Biggs set to provide further impact off the bench.
After a positive start on the road, Sellors admits that she can't wait to be back enjoying the home comforts of StoneX Stadium, with a vocal home crowd roaring her side on.
"I loved playing at StoneX Stadium last season and I know how much of a boost the crowd give us when we're on the pitch. It's been a long time since we've been back at home and we want to put on a show for everyone who comes down to watch."
Saracens Women's Team vs Trailfinders Women:
1. Chloe Flanagan
2. Bryony Field
3. Carmen Tremelling
4. Joia Bennett
5. Bryony Cleall
6. Sharifa Kasolo
7. May Campbell (Co-captain)
8. Poppy Cleall
9. Tori Sellors
10. Amelia MacDougall
11. Lotte Sharp (Co-captain)
12. Sarah McKenna
13. Emma Hardy
14. Isla Alejandro
15. Jemma- Jo Linkins
Replacments:
16. Daisy Fitzgerald
17. Akina Gondwe
18. Sophie Tansley
19. Chloe Broom
20. Cara Wardle
21. May Goulding
22. Flo Williams
23. Lucy Biggs
