Linda Djougang’s 50th Cap & Belvo Players Named for New Zealand Clash

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Dear Members,

Last weekend was a special one for Old Belvedere’s Linda Djougang, as she earned her 50th international cap in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup victory over Spain. Linda became only the 15th Ireland Women’s player to reach the milestone, proudly leading the team out in Northampton and delivering another trademark performance in the front row. It was a memorable achievement for Linda, her teammates, and everyone at the club.

This Sunday, Ireland conclude their Pool C campaign against defending champions New Zealand in Brighton, with six Belvo players named in the matchday 23.

Linda Djougang once again starts at tighthead prop, joined up front by Ruth Campbell in the second row, and Brittany Hogan at number eight.

In the backline, Aoife Dalton continues at outside centre with Dannah O’Brien directing play from out-half. Niamh O’Dowd provides front row cover from the bench.

Ireland v New Zealand, Sunday 7th September 2:45PM, Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium

Linda Djougang – Starting (3) – earned 50th cap last weekend

Ruth Campbell – Starting (4)

Brittany Hogan – Starting (8)

Aoife Dalton – Starting (13)

Dannah O’Brien – Starting (10)

Niamh O’Dowd – Replacement (17)

Watch tomorrow, live on RTÉ2 and BBC Two.

We are proud to celebrate Linda’s incredible milestone and wish all of our players the very best as they line out in this decisive World Cup fixture.

 

 

15. Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC/Leinster)(22)

14. Béibhinn Parsons (Blackrock College RFC/Connacht)(29)

13. Aoife Dalton (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(26)

12. Eve Higgins (Railway Union RFC/Leinster)(30)

11. Amee-Leigh Costigan (Railway Union RFC/Munster)(21)

10. Dannah O’Brien (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(28)

9. Aoibheann Reilly (Blackrock College RFC/Connacht)(17)

 

1. Ellena Perry (Gloucester Hartpury/IQ Rugby)(3)

2. Neve Jones (Gloucester Hartpury)(39)

3. Linda Djougang (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(50)

4. Ruth Campbell (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(10)

5. Sam Monaghan (Gloucester Hartpury/IQ Rugby)(25)(co-captain)

6. Grace Moore (Trailfinders Women/IQ Rugby)(24)

7. Edel McMahon (Exeter Chiefs/Connacht)(35)(co-captain)

8. Brittany Hogan (Old Belvedere RFC/Ulster)(36)

 

Replacements:

 

16. Clíodhna Moloney MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs)(47)

17. Niamh O’Dowd (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(18)

18. Sadhbh McGrath (Cooke RFC/Ulster)(18)

19. Eimear Corri-Fallon (Blackrock RFC/Leinster)(8)

20. Claire Boles (Railway Union RFC/Ulster)(7)

21. Emily Lane (Blackrock College RFC/Munster)(19)

22. Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs/IQ Rugby)(2)

23. Anna McGann (Railway Union RFC/Connacht)(13).