Martin starts as Scots change one for Fiji match

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Elis Martin in Scotland trainingImage source, SNS

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Elis Martin is set to make her first World Cup start against Fiji

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Scotland v Fiji

Venue: Salford Community Stadium Date: Saturday, 30 August Kick-off: 14:45 BST

Coverage: Live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport online, Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 2 and BBC Sounds

Scotland have made one change to the side that blew away Wales in their World Cup opener, as hooker Elis Martin starts against Fiji on Saturday.

Martin replaces Lana Skeldon, who was a doubt for the tournament due to an ankle injury but played 47 minutes against Wales.

Skeldon misses out entirely on the Scots' second game, with Molly Wright named as the replacement hooker.

Francesca McGhie lines up on the left wing following her stunning hat-trick against Wales, while the other try-scorers from that game - scrum-half Leia Brebner-Holden, number eight Evie Gallagher and centre Emma Orr also retain their spots.

Head coach Bryan Easson has opted for a six-two split on the bench, with lock Adelle Ferrie and prop Anne Young in line for World Cup debuts.

Number eight Jade Konkel, who was among the replacements against Wales, is not involved.

Fiji - ranked 14th in the world - were beaten 65-7 by Canada in their opening match of the competition.

Scotland side to face Fiji

Photo of Francesca McGhie standing alongside team listImage source, Getty Images

Scotland: Rollie, Lloyd, Orr, Thomson, McGhie, Nelson, Brebner-Holden; Bartlett, Martin, Clarke, Wassell, Bonar, Malcolm, McLachlan, Gallagher

Replacements: Wright, Young, Cockburn, Ferrie, Donaldson, Stewart, Mattinson, Blacklock

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