Harlequins head coach Amy Turner has named her side to face Bristol Bears Women at The Stoop on Tuesday 27th December.
Rachael Burford’s injury in last week’s loss to Exeter Chiefs means Amy Cokayne and Emily Scott will share the captaincy for the first time this season.
In the forwards, Red Rose Rosie Galligan partners Scottish International Sarah Bonar at lock, whilst Shaunagh Brown lines up at blindside flanker in what will be her final appearance for Harlequins.
England international Lucy Packer makes her return to Quins colours, for her first game since starting the World Cup final at scrum half last month.
Lagi Tuima shifts to inside centre and partners Izzy Mayhew in the midfield. Lauren Torley returns to the side following the World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Cape Town earlier this month.
Amy Turner said “This game is crucial for us following a disappointing result last weekend against Exeter. We’ve had a good week’s training and are looking forward to getting back out on the pitch for the final time this year.
“There is a real buzz about the group, festive games are always exciting and despite the change to the fixture, the team can’t wait to run out at The Stoop in front of another big crowd.”
Watch the game live from 13:30 on BT Sport.
STARTING XV 1. Chloe Edwards 2. Amy Cokayne (cc) 3. Bryony Cleall 4. Rosie Galligan 5. Sarah Bonar 6. Shaunagh Brown 7. Emily Robinson 8. Jade Konkel-Roberts 9. Lucy Packer 10. Emily Scott (cc) 11. Lauren Torley 12. Lagi Tuima 13. Izzy Mayhew 14. Freya Aucken 15. Ellie Kildunne
IMPACT PLAYERS 16. Rosie Dobson 17. Sheree Cooper 18. Hannah Duffy 19. Kaitlan Leaney 20. Lenaig Corson 21. Emma Swords 22. Bella McKenzie 23. Beth Blacklock
With thanks to Harlequins