Two changes for Clovers trip

Tighthead prop Molly Poolman makes her return to the capital lineup after recovering from a calf injury, while hooker Amy Henwood starts to make her Edinburgh debut.

Henwood joined up with the squad this week on short-term loan from PWR side Harlequins and goes straight into the starting side in the absence of regular start Aila Ronald, who misses out due to concussion.

On the match, Cruikshank said: “The match in Galway will be a huge task for us, facing a Clovers side that have been in red hot form.

“We want to put in a  performance and put our front foot forward in these last few games of the season, and finish the campaign on a high.”

Cruikshank goes for an unchanged backline, with Lucy MacRae starting at fullback in the back-three with ever-present wing duo of Hannah Walker and Cieron Bell.

Hannah Ramsay retains the 12 jersey alongside fellow centre Rachel Philipps, with scrum-half Emily Love and fly-half Nicole Marlow completing the backline.

In the pack, Alison Wilson once again starts at loosehead prop in a new-look front row with Poolman and Henwood. At lock, Adelle Ferrie and Natasha Logan start together in a familiar looking engine room.

The back-row is also unchanged, with Catriona Moody at number-eight with flanker pairing of Alex Stewart and Lauryn McGrotty.

In the replacements, Stirling County hooker Angharad Hopwood is in line for her capital debut if called upon.

Edinburgh Rugby side to face Irish Clovers at Dexcom Stadium (Saturday 21 February, 12.30pm) – live on TG4

15. Lucy MacRae

14. Cieron Bell
13. Rachel Philipps
12. Hannah Ramsay
11. Hannah Walker CAPTAIN

10. Nicole Marlow
9. Emily Love

1. Alison Wilson
2. Amy Henwood*
3. Molly Poolman
4. Adelle Ferrie
5. Natasha Logan
6. Lauryn McGrotty
7. Alex Stewart
8. Catriona Moody

Replacements

16. Angharad Hopwood*
17. Talei Tawake
18. Hannah McMahon
19. Nicola Howat
20. Alina Prokopenko
21. Pip Benson
22. Lisa Brown
23. Bethan Mathieson

*Edinburgh Rugby debut