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A New-look Scottish Squad

Bryan Easson (Scotland) reveals his 34-strong extended training squad. They are: Forwards: Leah Bartlett (Leicester Tigers), Christine Belisle (Loughborough Lightning), Becky Boyd* (Loughborough Lightning), Sarah Bonar (Harlequins), Elliann Clarke (Bristol Bears), Hollie Cunningham* (Bristol Bears), Evie Gallagher (Bristol Bears), Adelle Ferrie* (Edinburgh/Corstorphine Cougars), Jade Konkel (Harlequins), Rachel Malcolm (captain, Loughborough Lightning), Elis Martin (Loughborough Lightning),

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A Must-win Game won

WXV2 – The Last Rites All three games are here, Wales v Japan first; Australia v Scotland second; South Africa v Italy down below. The final pecking-order comes last. Wales v Japan The Sakura started with deft handling, led by Sachiko Kato, but a fluffed pass let Kayleigh Powell find a long boomer to touch.

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The Battle for the Trophy

Australia v Scotland Bryan Easson has made wholesale changes to his starting side. That may be a reaction to a close game against their last opponents – a win over Japan 19-13 – but some of the starters show he is still looking beyond this 2024 WXV. A prime example is Leia Brebner-Holden, who sends

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South Africa boost semi-final hopes

South Africa boosted their hopes of reaching the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals with a convincing 80-run victory over Scotland in Dubai. Tazmin Brits (43), Marizanne Kapp (43) and Laura Wolvaardt (40) led the way with the bat as the Proteas posted 166 for five, the highest score of the competition so far.

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West Indies power past Scotland

A dominant performance with bat and ball saw the West Indies up and running at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Following a 10-wicket defeat to South Africa, the West Indies responded in style, beating Scotland by six wickets. They restricted the Scots to just 99 batting first and then chased down that total

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The Wallaroos go top

WXV2 – Round Two Matches Australia v South Africa Unlike their male counterparts, these two teams have met rarely, not since the 2014 World Cup. So well done WXV! It was vital for the Boks to avoid infringements. They bad been fragile in that department, and sure enough, their first offence led directly to a

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The Scots beat the rain to advance

Italy v Scotland – WXV2 DHL Stadium, Cape Town As soon as the Scots got hold of the ball, you could sense their confidence. Instant decisions were correctly made, pass, hold, drive, check. Six minutes in and Beatrice Veronese didn’t release after a tackle. It was right under the Italian posts, and Rachel Malcolm called

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