Scotland Name Seven Changes With Nelson to Captain Against France

The overhaul signals a response to recent poor form following the Italy defeat.

Overview

Scotland, which confirmed its lineup Thursday, will field a revised XV with seven changes for France in Edinburgh.
Captain Rachel Malcolm is omitted, with fly-half Helen Nelson leading the side and Emma Wassell serving as vice-captain.
Leah Bartlett and Elis Martin return to the front row, and Louise McMillan starts at lock for her 60th cap.
Fresh faces feature as blindside Holland Bogan and outside centre Rachel Phillips make first starts, with No. 8 Becky Boyd earning her first start of the championship and uncapped hooker Aicha Sutcliffe joined by Rhea Clarke on the bench.
Rhona Lloyd returns on the right wing after concussion protocols as France arrive on a strong run in the Women’s Six Nations.