Emily Scarratt

Versatility is the name of Emily Scarratt’s game. She began playing with scrum half ambitions at Leicester Forest, formerly Old Bosworthians, at the age of five before moving to fly half and then playing as a centre and full back.

With 17 tries, including one against the USA in the 2010 WRWC, in 22 Test appearances, her switch has paid off, dating back to a debut against the United States in the Nations Cup two years ago. The 2010 WRWC final is her most memorable match.

Now in the third and final year studying Sport & Exercise Science at Leeds Metropolitan University, Leicester-born Emily was previously educated at Desford Primary, Bosworth High and Bosworth College and gained nine GCSEs and A levels in Biology, PE and Geography.

Since leaving Leicester Forest after a 12-year spell, she joined Lichfield in 2007 and represented England U19 and U20 before enjoying the euphoria of senior caps. She was the Leicester Mercury Young Sports Woman in 2007-08, has toured Canada twice with England U20 and Seniors and represented England U18 at rounders.

All of that would not have been possible without the backing of dad Mark, whom Emily says is her chief supporter and taxi! Her favourite players are both Irish internationals Geordan Murphy, who plays down the road at her top ground Welford Road and Brian O’Driscoll, a prince among centres.

In her spare time, Emily, who is known as 'Scaz' to her team-mates, enjoys playing tennis, basketball and squash and her match highlight was England’s epoch-making victory over the redoubtable All Blacks at Twickenham in November 2009.

Statistics
Squad: Lichfield
Position: Centre/Full back
Age: 20
Height: 1.8m (5'11")
Weight: 79kg (12st 6lb)
Caps 22