Sione Fukofuka Announces Scotland Women’s Squad for Six Nations Opener
Scotland have named their team to play Wales in the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. The selection was unveiled ahead of the match at the Principality Stadium.
The squad announcement referenced Sione Fukofuka and the Scotland Women’s Squad for the Six Nations opener. A training session at the Oriam featured several of the selected players.
Back three and midfield
Chloe Rollie will start at full-back. Rhona Lloyd and Shona Campbell occupy the wing positions.
Meryl Smith returns at inside centre after a knee injury in 2024. Emma Orr is selected at outside centre. Orr scored the final try the last time these teams met at the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
Half-backs and leadership
Leia Brebner-Holden starts at scrum-half. She was a try-scorer in the win over Wales.
Helen Nelson takes the stand-off role and is listed as vice-captain. Rachel Malcolm continues as captain, starting at blindside flanker.
Forward pack
The front row features Leah Bartlett, Lana Skeldon and Elliann Clarke. The second row pairs Emma Wassell with Hollie Cunningham.
Alex Stewart starts on the openside flanker spot. Debutant Emily Coubrough is named at number eight.
Starting XV (caps in brackets)
| Number | Player (Club) |
|---|---|
| 15 | Chloe Rollie – Toulon Provence Méditerranée (81) |
| 14 | Rhona Lloyd – Sale Sharks (62) |
| 13 | Emma Orr – Bristol Bears (34) |
| 12 | Meryl Smith – Bristol Bears (22) |
| 11 | Shona Campbell – Sale Sharks (9) |
| 10 | Helen Nelson – Loughborough Lightning (75) |
| 9 | Leia Brebner-Holden – Loughborough Lightning (15) |
| 1 | Leah Bartlett – Sale Sharks (49) |
| 2 | Lana Skeldon – Bristol Bears (84) |
| 3 | Elliann Clarke – Bristol Bears (24) |
| 4 | Emma Wassell – Trailfinders Women (72) |
| 5 | Hollie Cunningham – Bristol Bears (2) |
| 6 | Rachel Malcolm – Trailfinders Women (61) |
| 7 | Alex Stewart – Edinburgh Rugby/University of Edinburgh (17) |
| 8 | Emily Coubrough – Glasgow Warriors/University of Edinburgh (uncapped) |
Replacements and debutants
The bench includes three uncapped players. Demi Swann, Holland Bogan and Rianna Darroch are potential debutants.
Other replacements are Elis Martin and Molly Poolman in the front row. Eva Donaldson, Evie Wills and Lucia Scott cover the remaining slots.
- 16. Elis Martin – Loughborough Lightning (26)
- 17. Demi Swann – Exeter Chiefs (uncapped)
- 18. Molly Poolman – Edinburgh Rugby/Watsonian FC (7)
- 19. Holland Bogan – Glasgow Warriors/Stirling County (uncapped)
- 20. Eva Donaldson – Sale Sharks (21)
- 21. Rianna Darroch – Glasgow Warriors/Hillhead Jordanhill (uncapped)
- 22. Evie Wills – Sale Sharks (8)
- 23. Lucia Scott – Loughborough Lightning (7)
Match details
The game will take place on Saturday 11 April 2026. Kick-off is at 4.40pm and the match is live on BBC Two.
Filmogaz.com reported the full squad list and training updates from the Oriam.
