DMP Durham Sharks have named their squad for tomorrow’s Allianz Premier 15s game against Exeter Chiefs at The Darlington Arena. The side includes 3 changes from the starting 15 from last weekend’s game against Wasps.

The only personnel change in the pack sees Katie Crute return to the starting lineup to join Kate Smith in the second row. Ceri Storer shifts to the back row, with Trudy Cowan moving to the openside flank and Jaz Hazell continuing at number 8. The front row remains unchanged, with Emily Hunter, Alana Bainbridge and Sam Herrick all retaining their places from Round 8.

Both changes in the back division come on the wings, with April Ishida and Premier 15s debutant Dani Phan coming into the squad to join Holly Thorpe in the back three. Linzi Taylor and Mackenzie Thomas-Roberts continue in the centres, while Chloe Broom and Cara Cookland start at 9 and 10 respectively.

Amongst the replacements there are welcome returns to the matchday squad for Ale Lewis, Jess Dadds, Camille Hilditch and Nic Haynes.

DMP Durham Sharks Squad – Exeter Chiefs (H) – 18/12
(Number of Sharks Premier 15s Caps)

15. Holly THORPE (20)
14. Dani PHAN (Uncapped)
13. Linzi TAYLOR (44)
12. Mackenzie THOMAS-ROBERTS (42)
11. April ISHIDA (4)
10. Cara COOKLAND (26)
9. Chloe BROOM (20)
1. Emily HUNTER (42)
2. Alana BAINBRIDGE (24)
3. Sam HERRICK (17)
4. Kate SMITH (8)
5. Katie CRUTE (5)
6. Ceri STORER (4)
7. Trudy COWAN (39)
8. Jaz HAZELL (33)

16. Ellie PIGFORD (6)
17. Camille HILDITCH (10)
18. Meghan GARDNER (18)
19. Nic HAYNES (5)
20. Kim COLVIN (2)
21. Grace TRIMBLE (2)
22. Ale LEWIS (26)
23. Jess DADDS (13)

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