What they said

Head Coach Louise Dalgliesh said: “It’s exciting that game day is nearly here. We’ve travelled well to Wales and we’re ready to hit the ground running now.

“We’re anticipating an all-round physical performance from England, so we’ve selected a strong pack we think can front up to that, and a multi skilled back-line who we believe have the ability to adapt to the challenges that present themselves and allow us to play our own game.

“We’ve chosen Merryn and Nicole as our captain and vice-captain for this match. I expect Merryn to really lead by example with the way she performs on field, and Nicole will complement that well with her positive energy and tactical approach.

“For some, this will be the first time they are pulling on a Scotland jersey, and I know that will be a hugely proud moment for them and one that I want them to enjoy.

“We know the challenges that all three teams we will face in this competition (England, Ireland, Wales) will present with the quality of their players. Every game will provide a massive challenge, so it’s important for us to focus on ourselves first and foremost, especially for the first game.”

How they line up

Where to watch

The statistics

• Nicole Flynn scored in Scotland’s opening match against Italy in last year’s Six Nations Summer Series.
• Lucy MacRae had the highest penalty success rate of any player last year, with three across the sticks. She also slotted a further three conversions.
• Megan Hyland completed the most cleanouts of any player in last year’s competition with 25.