Galvin Makes First World Cup Start
21st August 2017 By The Editor
Louise Galvin scored two tries For U.L. Bohemian in their 31-0 win over Kerry at Listowel Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Ireland Women’s Head Coach Tom Tierney has named his side to face Australia in the 5th Place Semi-Final match tomorrow, at the Kingspan Stadium Belfast (ko 2pm).
Munster winger Louise Galvin will make her first international 15’s start on the wing to replace her club and provincial colleague Eimear Considine who does not feature in the squad.
Galvin will line out with Alison Miller on the wing with Hannagh Tyrrell retaining her spot at full back.
Munster scrum half Nicole Cronin, who made her international debut in Ireland’s second pool match against Japan, has continuously impressed throughout the campaign and retains her starting position along with fellow half back Nora Stapleton, with Sene Naoupu and Jenny Murphy forming the centre partnership.
Tierney has made one change from the France game in the front row naming Clíodhna Moloney at hooker to replace Munster’s Leah Lyons who drops to the bench. Props Lindsay Peat and Ailis Egan remain in the starting line-up.
The second-row is comprised of Ciara Cooney and Marie-Louise Reilly while the back-row sees Munster’s Ciara Griffin, who has retained her starting position since Ireland’s opening match against the Walaroos at 6, Paula Fitzpatrick at Number 8 and Captain Claire Molloy at 7.
The game will be broadcast on television in the Republic of Ireland by Eir Sport and RTE.
RTE 2fm will have live commentary on radio.
Ireland Women’s Team to play Australia
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017, 5th Place Semi-Final, Kingspan Stadium, Tuesday 22nd August 2pm.
15. Hannah Tyrrell (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
14. Louise Galvin (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster)
13. Jenny Murphy (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
12. Sene Naoupu (Harlequins FC)
11. Alison Miller (Old Belvedere RFC/Connacht)
10. Nora Stapleton (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
9. Nicole Cronin (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster)
1. Lindsay Peat (Railway Union RFC/Leinster)
2. Cliodhna Moloney (Railway Union RFC/Leinster)
3. Ailis Egan (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
4. Ciara Cooney (Railway Union RFC/Leinster)
5. Marie-Louise Reilly (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
6. Ciara Griffin (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster)
7. Claire Molloy (Bristol RFC/Connacht) Captain
8. Paula Fitzpatrick (St. Mary’s College RFC/Leinster)
16. Leah Lyons (Highfield RFC/Munster)
17. Ilse Van Staden (Cooke RFC/Ulster)
18. Ciara O’Connor (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)
19. Sophie Spence (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
20. Anna Caplice (UL Bohemians RFC/Munster)
21. Larissa Muldoon (Railway Union RFC/Ulster)
22. Katie Fitzhenry (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster)
23. Claire McLaughlin (Cooke RFC/Ulster)
For more information on the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017, please visit www.rwcwomens.com
