Scotland women to play Ireland in Belfast this weekend
The Scotland women’s squad has been announced for a two-match series against Ireland, in Belfast, this weekend.
The teams play at 4pm on Saturday 20 May and 2pm on Sunday 21 May, as both sides continue to build towards the EuroHockey Championships in August.
At the EuroHockey Championships in Monchengladbach, Germany, Scotland will play in Group B against England; Germany; and Ireland, while the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Italy meet in Group A.
The Scots enjoyed a good series victory over Wales last month and now look forward to another tough series against fellow A Division competitors Ireland.
Katie Birch is in the squad for a Scotland debut after recent good performances in the Scotland development side against Wales. Katie Robertson will again lead the squad as captain, and Laura Swanson returns to action from injury.
Head Coach Chris Duncan said, “After excellent games against Wales over the Easter weekend it’s great to test ourselves against a fellow A Division side in Ireland. We’ve always had tight and difficult games against them so it’s a good opportunity to have a step up as we look towards the EuroHockey Championships this summer.
“These games are also great to allow us to see the depth in our squad and provide opportunities for players to shine.”
Squad
Amy Gibson (Grove Menzieshill)
Bronwyn Shields (Clydesdale Western)
Sophie Hinds (The University of Edinburgh)
Eve Pearson (VC) (The University of Edinburgh)
Fran Lonergan (Clydesdale Western)
Georgia Jones (The University of Edinburgh)
Heather McEwan (Royal Victory)
Jess Buchanan (Sevenoaks HC)
Kate Holmes (Western Wildcats)
Katie Birch (Durham University)
Katie Robertson © (The University of Edinburgh)
Kerry-Anne Hastings (Durham University)
Laura Swanson (Der Club An Der Alster)
Lunjika Nyirenda (The University of Edinburgh)
McKenzie Bell (Sevenoaks HC)
Millie Steiger (Clydesdale Western)
Ruth Blaikie (AMVJ)
Sarah Jamieson (VC) (Watsonians)
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