Quins captain Konkel returns to face Bristol
Premiership Women's Rugby: Harlequins v Bristol BearsDate: Friday, 14 February Kick-off: 19:45 GMT Venue: Twickenham StoopCoverage: Watch live on the BBC Sport website
Harlequins have been boosted by the return of captain Jade Konkel for the visit of Bristol Bears to The Stoop.The Scotland international back-row forward, who recently signed a new contract with the club, has missed their last two matches with a minor shoulder issue.Quins will strengthen their claim for a home semi-final in the Premiership Women's Rugby with victory on Friday night.Ross Chisholm's side go into the final two games of the league season second in the table, trailing reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury by three points.The holders travel to Sale Sharks while third-placed Saracens host Exeter City on Saturday.Konkel, who has scored 10 tries in 66 international caps, is one of five changes, external to the side that beat Exeter by one point at the beginning of the month.Beth Wilcock returns to the starting XV on the wing, meaning Spain international Claudia Pena moves to outside centre, and Kayleigh Powell comes in at fly-half.The pack is strengthened by the return of Danelle Lochner at lock, Sarah Bonar at blindside flanker and skipper Konkel at number eight.
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