TEAM NEWS | Saracens Women v Gloucester-Hartpury

Head Coach Alex Austerberry says this next block of matches for Saracens Women, which starts on Saturday against Gloucester-Hartpury could go a long way to deciding their fate for the 2021/22 season. 

The Women in Black are currently top of the Allianz Premier 15s after winning five matches in a row, and if they can continue their good form they can all but secure their place in the end of season play-offs. 

After a break weekend the players will all be looking to hit the ground running on Saturday at StoneX, and Austerberry has named a strong side for their next challenge. 

Kelsey Clifford, May Campbell and Alex Ellis start in the front-row, with Sonia Green and Catha Jacobs combining in the second-row. 

Georgia Evans, Vicky Fleetwood and co-captain Marlie Packer continue at the base of the scrum after their impressive display by the pack in the derby victory over Harlequins a fortnight ago. 

Ella Wyrwas and Holly Aitchison will re-ignite their half-back partnership, and will look to utilise the dynamic midfield of Alev Kelter and Cara Wardle. 

Alysha Corrigan, Rachel Laqeretabua  and co-captain Lotte Clapp will operate in the back-three, with searing pace between them which is sure to get the StoneX crowd on their feet. 

On the bench there is a boost as Poppy Cleall returns to the match day squad, and Welsh international duo Kat Evans and Donna Rose will give the set-piece plenty of power when called upon. 

Austerberry has challenged his players to continue their winning run this weekend. 

“The next three games – Gloucester-Hartpury, Bristol Bears and Sale Sharks – are vital in terms of taking control of our destiny. We’re in a good place so we need to make sure we don’t let opportunities slip.”

Saracens Women team to play Gloucester-Hartpury: 

1 Kelsey Clifford

2 May Campbell

3 Alex Elis

4 Sonia Green

5 Catha Jacobs

6 Georgia Evans

7 Vicky Fleetwood

8 Marlie Packer (cc)

9 Ella Wyrwas

10 Holly Aitchison 

11 Alysha Corrigan 

12 Alev Kelter

13 Cara Wardle

14 Rachel Laqeretabua

15 Lotte Clapp (cc)

Replacements: 

16 Kat Evans

17 Mackenzie Carson

18 Donna Rose

19 Fi McIntosh

20 Poppy Cleall

21 Lisa Martin

22 Hannah Casey

23 Chantelle Miell