Belisle Barbarians

Belisle starts for Barbarians against Wales

Loughborough Lightning prop Christine Belisle has been picked to play at tighthead prop for Barbarian F.C against Wales this weekend.

The former Scotland international will pack down at Allianz Stadium from the start on Saturday afternoon (kick-off: 5pm), as one of nine nationalities being represented in the famous touring side. 

“Representing the Barbarians is a huge honour and one all of the girls are extremely deserving of,” Barbarians head coach Susie Appleby said.

“It’s been a brilliant week in the heat, and we have been blessed with a wonderful group of people who have bonded amazingly in a short amount of time.

“Everyone will make a massive contribution on Saturday, and no doubt it will be a great occasion against Wales.

“A huge congratulations to the girls who will be making their final appearance before retiring. They have given so much to the game and we hope they enjoy what should be an incredible occasion at Allianz Stadium.”

Barbarian F.C side to face Wales

15 Lori Cramer
14 Ruby Tui
13 Claudia Pena
12 Alex Tessier – vice captain
11 Rachel Lund
10 Liv McGoverne
9 Caity Mattinson

1 Laura Delgado Dueñas
2 Carys Phillips
3 Christine Belisle
4 Poppy Leitch
5 Sarah Bonar
6 Amy Rule
7 Emily Chancellor – captain
8 Rownita Marston-Mulhearn

Replacements
16 Emily Tuttosi
17 Bryony Cleall
18 Charli Jacoby
19 Amelia Buckland-Hurry
20 Ilaria Arrighetti
21 Jenny Maxwell
22 Lagi Tuima
23 Celia Quansah