Ilona Maher, newly signed by the Bristol Bears, will debut from the bench in their Premiership Women’s Rugby match against Gloucester-Hartpury. The match, moved to Ashton Gate due to high ticket demand, is expected to draw nearly 8,000 fans. Maher, a prominent figure in rugby with millions of social media followers, previously won an Olympic bronze with the U.S. rugby sevens team. Head coach Dave Ward emphasizes the game’s significance, highlighting its impact on player selections for the upcoming Six Nations.

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