Months after calling time on her Scotland career, Christine Belisle marks her return with a remarkable starting place in the World Cup quarter-final against England in Bristol.The 41-time capped prop was added to the squad on Monday following injuries to Elliann Clarke and Lisa Cockburn.The Canada-born 31-year-old was overlooked when an extended training squad for the tournament was chosen at the end of May and appeared to announce her international retirement via a social media post.Her most recent outing for Scotland came in the WXV2 event in October of last year.Jade Konkel makes her first start of the World Cup as Rachel McLachlan drops to the bench and Evie Gallagher moves to open-side flanker to accommodate the experienced number eight.Molly Poolman, who replaced Cockburn after 24 minutes in the 40-19 pool stage loss to Canada, returns to the bench to provide cover for Belisle.Scotland beat Wales and Fiji to finish as runners-up in Group B, while England cruised to wins over Australia, United States and Samoa, finishing with a +191 points difference.More to follow.
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Rugby World Cup: Scotland start for Belisle after late call
