A PAIR of East Lothian rugby stars have retained their places in the Scotland Women squad that will compete in Hungary this weekend.

Megan Gaffney, from North Berwick, is once again joined in the squad by Lizzi Musgrove, who lives near Drem, for the second round of the Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Trophy. 

The pair helped Scotland to victory in the first event, in the Czech Republic last month, and they will start the tournament as favourites to lift the trophy.

Scott Wight, head coach, said: “The competition among the extended squad has been fierce and the players have challenged each other to improve every week.

The squad who played in Czech Republic achieved what we set out too and will take confidence from winning the first round, but we are only half way through the job of gaining promotion to the Grand Prix so mustn’t be complacent.

“Last time we took three uncapped players [including Musgrove], who did really well, among the more experienced players with all 12 proving they are strong enough to start.

“Our build-up over the past month has been really strong and everyone is excited to kick-off the second round on Saturday.”

The Scots will start their campaign against Malta on Saturday morning, before facing Finland and the Czech Republic later in the day. 

The knockout stage takes place on Sunday. 

To follow the coverage, visit www.rugbyeurope.eu/competitions/2017-womens-sevens-trophy