Overview
- Scotland, which named its team Thursday, made seven starting changes for France with Rachel Malcolm omitted and Helen Nelson appointed captain.
- Head coach Sione Fukofuka said injuries and concussion protocols drove the selection, leaving a matchday 23 with many low‑cap players and a plan to speed their development over the next cycle.
- France arrive unbeaten after wins over Italy, Wales and Ireland, sustaining talk of a possible final‑day title showdown with England.
- Ireland open a two‑match home run against Wales in Belfast on Saturday, and more than 26,000 tickets are already sold for next week’s Aviva Stadium fixture against Scotland.
- Wales are still seeking a first win to dodge last place, and Saturday’s games will air on BBC channels in the UK and on RTÉ in Ireland.