Rhea Clarke and Evie Gallagher start for Scotland against Canada
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Scrum-half Rhea Clarke makes her first start for Scotland as the team prepares to open its WXV Series campaign against Canada this Saturday in Edinburgh. Joining her in the forward pack is Evie Gallagher, who returns to the openside flank for her first international appearance since last year's World Cup. Captain Rachel Malcolm continues to lead the squad from the blindside, while Becky Boyd is slated to take the number eight shirt. Interim head coach Dave Butcher has named uncapped players Ceitidh Ainsworth and Katie Buchanan among the replacements for the 16:10 BST kickoff. Canada enters the fixture with a strong historical record, having won seven of their previous eight meetings with Scotland. Following this match, Scotland will continue their series with upcoming tests against New Zealand and Australia.
- •Rhea Clarke makes her first start at scrum-half for Scotland.
- •Evie Gallagher returns to the openside flank for the first time since last year's World Cup.
- •Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday at 16:10 BST at The Hive in Edinburgh.
- •Canada holds a seven-win advantage in the eight previous meetings between these two nations.
- •Scotland will face New Zealand and Australia in subsequent WXV Series fixtures.
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Clarke & Gallagher start for Scotland against Canada
- 11:29 AMBBC Sport — Clarke & Gallagher start for Scotland against Canada
"Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first start when Scotland begin their WXV Series campaign against Canada, while Evie Gallagher returns on the openside flank.
"Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first start when Scotland begin their WXV Series campaign against Canada, while Evie Gallagher returns on the openside flank.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:29 AMClarke & Gallagher start for Scotland against Canada
Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first start when Scotland begin their WXV Series campaign against Canada, while Evie Gallagher returns on the openside flank.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 11:29 AMClarke & Gallagher start for Scotland against Canada
Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first start when Scotland begin their WXV Series campaign against Canada, while Evie Gallagher returns on the openside flank.
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