Scotland Women v Wales | Preview

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: A team huddle during a Scotland Women's team run at Hive Stadium, on September 13, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What they said

Head Coach Bryan Easson: “They are a familiar enemy, it’s always tasty and they are always close games and games that we really enjoy.

“Two styles that are a little bit different, it can be quite physical, it can also be a really good tactical battle as well.

“We know that Sean (Lynn) coming in is going to have a different edge with the experience he’s had a Gloucester-Hartpury, with a winning team as well, a winning mentality. That will be interesting just to see how that goes.

“We’re aware of the battle that’s going to come. It’s been close over the last few years and we’re expecting nothing else.”

The teams

The previous meetings

Scotland 40-14 Wales – Hive Stadium, 6 September 2024
Wales 18-20 Scotland – Cardiff Arms Park, 23 March 2024
Scotland 22-34 Wales – Hive Stadium, 1 April 2023
Scotland 15-18 Wales – Okara Park, 9 October 2022
Wales 24-19 Scotland – Cardiff Arms Park, 2 April 2022
Scotland 27-20 Wales – Scotstoun Stadium, 24 April 2021

The statistics

• Elliann Clarke and Anne Young both earn their first Six Nations start this weekend, playing across the front-row.
• Hollie Cunningham will become Scotland Women cap 241 when she takes to the pitch tomorrow on her debut, and Adelle Ferrie could be cap 242 should she come off the bench.
• Lisa Thomson and Evie Gallagher made the fourth and fifth most carries across the enter competition last year, with 55 and 54 carries respectively.
• Last year’s win over Wales was the first time Scotland had won in Wales in over 20 years, and their win against Wales in the Vodafone Series gave Scotland their first consecutive win over the Welsh since 2005.