Higgins returns for Ireland to face Wales

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations home game against Wales at the Affidea Stadium. Eve Higgins replaces Nancy McGillivray, who is not involved in the matchday squad, at centre in the sole alteration from the 26-7 defeat against France in Clermont two weeks ago. Higgins started the opening 33-12 defeat against England before she came off the bench in the big 57-20 win over Italy and the defeat in France. …