Wasps Ladies vs Loughborough Lightning

After last week’s break in games, Wasps FC Ladies are set to face new team, Loughborough Lightning, in the 5th round of Tyrrell’s Premier 15’s. We also see the squad back on their home turf, Twyford Avenue, after 3 away games.

In the fourth round, Wasps FC Ladies suffered a loss to London rivals, Saracens, who won by 30 point margin. Wasps FC Ladies defence was strong and forced errors from the host, but unfortunately the team were not able to convert these efforts into a win. Though managing to shut down strong ball carriers in Saracen’s forwards, their back line won over Wasp’s defence and in turn, the game.

Having had two weeks to analyze their game against Saracens and make necessary fixes in training, the team are eager to get back out on the pitch with a sting in their tail. In terms of the line up, we see Danielle Waterman starting at full back as she makes a full return to the game, we also see Cokayne back on the flank having been absent against Saracens and Kate Hallett pulls on the no. 3 shirt after a stormer of a game against Richmond last week in the 2XV.

With an “unknown” opponent, its all to play for, but back on home turf and back in black and gold the team are confident.