Scotland head coach Bryan Easson has made a single change to his starting XV ahead of this Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Fiji at Salford Community Stadium (kick-off 2.45pm BST, live on BBC Two and iPlayer).

Elis Martin earns her first Rugby World Cup start at hooker, joining Leah Bartlett and Elliann Clarke in the front row. The rest of the pack remains unchanged, with Emma Wassell and Sarah Bonar continuing in the second row, and the familiar back row trio of captain Rachel Malcolm, Rachel McLachlan and Evie Gallagher rounding out the forwards.

The back line is also untouched following Scotland’s opening-round win over Wales. Leia Brebner-Holden and vice-captain Helen Nelson resume at half-back, with Lisa Thomson and Emma Orr in midfield. The back three features Chloe Rollie at full-back, Rhona Lloyd on the right wing, and hat-trick star Francesca McGhie on the left.

Easson explained his thinking behind the minimal shake-up:

“Respect for Fiji. They’re a good side, we’ve watched them very closely, and we’ve got to respect Fiji like we respected Wales … It was a bit of a no‑brainer to make minimal changes.”

On the bench, Easson sticks with a 6:2 split of forwards and backs. Adelle Ferrie and Anne Young are in line to make their Rugby World Cup debuts if called upon.

Scotland Women vs Fiji – Match-Day 23

🏉 Scotland Team to Face Fiji

Backs
• Chloe Rollie (Full‑back)
• Rhona Lloyd (Wing)
• Emma Orr (Centre)
• Lisa Thomson (Centre)
• Francesca McGhie (Wing)
• Helen Nelson (Half‑back)
• Leia Brebner‑Holden (Half‑back)

Forwards
• Leah Bartlett (Prop)
• Elis Martin (Hooker) – World Cup first start
• Elliann Clarke (Prop)
• Emma Wassell (Second Row)
• Sarah Bonar (Second Row)
• Rachel Malcolm (Captain, Back Row – Blindside Flanker)
• Rachel McLachlan (Openside Flanker)
• Evie Gallagher (No. 8)

Replacements
• Molly Wright (Hooker)
• Anne Young (Prop) – Could make World Cup debut
• Lisa Cockburn (Prop)
• Adelle Ferrie (Second Row) – Could make World Cup debut
• Eva Donaldson (Back/Second Row)
• Alex Stewart (Back Row)
• Caity Mattinson (Scrum‑half)
• Beth Blacklock (Stand‑off/Centre)