Match Preview

The Guernsey Ladies are in action at home for the first time this campaign and will want to get their first win on the board after a disappointing result last time around.
Coach Chris Griffiths makes nine changes from the same walloped at Drybrook and although the captain, Jemma Crouse is off island, a highly influential former skipper returns as do others.
‘We are starting with an entirely different front row to see how they go from the kick off and Kristine Vavere comes back into second row to partner with Rachel Merrien in a powerful looking engine room, Tanya Scholtz reverts back to the more familiar ground of the back row and she will start at open side.
‘Having done a good job at fly half last time out, this weekend Hannah Guilbert steps in to the No.9 shirt in the absence of Jemma and we welcome back Fiona Ashworth to fly half and Chelsie Blondel comes in at No 12.
‘Carly Duchemin sadly misses out on her first start this season with a foot injury but we hope to have her back potentially for the next away game.
‘It is great to see Aimee and Lael starting for their second game in row on the wings and they have very much earned the right to start as they have been showing real improvements at training.
‘Vicki Rang will be captain on Saturday and she will also take on all of the kicking duties. I know Vicki will be a great captain and the team are in safe hands with her leading the side out.’

Starting XV:
Shannon Brown, Michelle Schofield, Heidi Mahy, Kristine Vavere, Rachel Merrien, Ellie Whittles, Tanya Scholtz, Eleanor Woodward ;Hannah Guilbert, Fiona Ashworth, Aimee Gaudion, Chelsie Blondel, Fiona Power, Lael Hollingworth, Vicki Rang (C)
Replacements: Andrea Harris, Janelly Le Maitre, Sophie O'Connell, Sarah Woodington, Fiona Drape, Roxanne Richards, Chloe Williams.
Kick off is at 12.30pm, Garenne Stand, Footes Lane