Preview Bristol v Gloucester-Hartpury Today. Kick-off 3pm
MEG Webb makes her first start of the season as Bristol host domestic pacesetters Gloucester-Hartpury in today's semi-final.
The Wales centre partners Phoebe Murray in the midfield, with Lucie Skuse recalled at fly-half alongside skipper Lucy Burgess.
Ellie Marston-Mulhearn is another returnee, with Jess Sprague named at hooker and Simi Pam completing the front row.
Delaney Burns partners Hollie Cunningham in the engine room while Gabriella Nigrelli makes her comeback from injury alongside Claire Molloy and Rownita Marston-Mulhearn in the back row.
Bristol head coach Dave Ward said: “We're excited to be at home for what is set to be a thrilling cup semi-final at Shaftesbury Park. The prize of a home final is really exciting, but we know we'll have to deliver a top quality performance to earn that.”
Bristol have been on fire in the cup scoring at least 50 points in all three of their victories over Exeter, Leicester and Sale.
With numerous internationals away at the Six Nations, Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Sean Lynn has picked a newlook squad after winning two of their three pool outings. Mia Venner returns to the squad after a period of absence after picking up an injury back in December.
Jordan Russell, normally a back rower, starts on the left wing with the impressive young talent of Lucia Scott on the right.
Trudy Cowan comes back into the side after series of strong performances in the group stage.
