US EditionBemand Rotates as Ireland Make Seven Changes for Spain
Ireland makes seven changes to their starting lineup with Sam Monaghan as sole captain and Linda Djougang set to earn her 50th cap in a strategic World Cup match.
- Head coach Scott Bemand named his Ireland women's rugby team Match Day Squad for Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Franklin's Gardens with kick-off at 12pm; Sam Monaghan, captain, takes sole ownership of the captaincy.
- Following last weekend's win over Japan, Scott Bemand is rotating the Ireland side, resting key players to test squad depth ahead of Pool C's next stages.
- Bemand has reshuffled his XV, making seven changes including Molly Scuffil-McCabe at scrum-half, Anna McGann replacing Béibhinn Parsons on the wing, and Linda Djougang winning her 50th Test cap.
- A victory would see Ireland automatically qualify for the quarter-finals in Exeter and potentially face Italy, whom they defeated 54-12 in March.
- With injuries an issue, Aoife Wafer remains sidelined while Scott Bemand backs his squad to win and prepare for New Zealand on Sunday September 7, 2025.
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Head Coach Scott Bemand has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 clash against Spain at Franklin’s Gardens (Kick-off 12pm). Following last weekend’s Pool C bonus-point victory over Japan, Ireland continue their campaign in Northampton this weekend as they go head-to-head with Spain in their second outing. Speaking about […]
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