Rachel Shankland is to make her Scotland debut on Sunday after being named in the starting XV to take on France at Scotstoun.
The Stirling County star lines up on the right wing for the rescheduled Women’s Six Nations Round 4 clash as Scotland return to the field for the first time since February.
Shankland is joined by Chloe Rollie and Megan Gaffney in the back three, while Lisa Thomson and Hannah Smith link up in midfield.
Rachel Malcolm captains the side from her position at blindside flanker, with Rachel McLachlan and Jade Konkel making up the remainder of the back row.
Elsewhere in the pack, lock Emma Wassell is in line for her 44th consecutive Scotland appearance in a run that stretches back to the first game of the 2014 Championship.
Among the replacements are Rachel Law, who could make her debut if called upon, and Abi Evans, back from a lengthy injury lay-off.
Scotland coach Bryan Easson said: “We obviously were due to play France back in March, so we’ve done a lot of preparation for this match, but we’ve changed a couple of things since then.
“France are a physical, combative side who will look to exploit any opportunity they can get, so we are focused on getting off to a positive start and using this opportunity to test ourselves under pressure.
“It’s been pleasing to see the players pushing for places ahead of the World Cup qualifiers and Rachel Shankland has been rewarded for her efforts over the past couple of weeks as she now looks to make her debut. It’s also great to have Megan Kennedy and Abi Evans back from injury.”
Scotland team to play France
15. Chloe Rollie (Harlequins)
14. Rachel Shankland (Stirling County)
13. Hannah Smith (Watsonians)
12. Lisa Thomson (Unattached)
11. Megan Gaffney (Heriot’s Rugby Club)
10. Helen Nelson (Loughborough Lightning)
9. Mairi McDonald (Hillhead Jordanhill)
1.Leah Bartlett (Loughborough Lightning)
2. Lana Skeldon (Unattached)
3. Megan Kennedy (Stirling County)
4. Emma Wassell (Corstorphine Cougars)
5. Sarah Bonar (Gloucester/Hartpury)
6. Rachel Malcolm CAPTAIN (Loughborough Lightning)
7. Rachel McLachlan (Unattached)
8. Jade Konkel (Harlequins)
Replacements
16. Molly Wright (Watsonians)
17. Katie Dougan (Unattached)
18. Christine Belisle (Cartha Queens Park)
19. Siobhan Cattigan (Stirling County)
20. Louise McMillan (Hillhead Jordanhill)
21. Rachel Law (Edinburgh University)
22. Abi Evans (Darlington Mowden Park)
23. Annabel Sergeant (Heriot’s Rugby Club)
