The Welsh mother of the former England Under-20 captain qualified her for the team, and she was summoned into it in February.
Jasmine Joyce, a star of the Sevens, is back, and wing Nel Metcalfe makes his Six Nations debut.
Half of Scrum Sian Jones, who made an impression in the Celtic Challenge, is also expected to make his debut off the bench.
Secure Natalia John, who missed Wales’ autumn campaign in New Zealand, is back in the starting lineup.
Wales’s pack has a recognizable appearance. Sisilia Tuipulotu, Gwenllian Pyrs, and Kelsey Jones comprise the front row, while John is paired with Abbie Fleming behind them.
Alex Callender and Alisha Butchers are on either side of Bethan Lewis, who dominates at number eight in the back row.
Lleucu George starts at halfback alongside the seasoned Keira Bevan, while captain Hannah Jones reunites with Kerin Lake in the midfield.
Hesketh, Joyce, and Metcalfe make up a new-look backline because Carys Williams-Morris and Lisa Neumann are not listed in the matchday 23 roster or the Six Nations squad.
Carys Phillips, Donna Rose, and Abbey Constable provide good bench coverage; Carys Cox, Georgia Evans, Kate Williams, and Niamh Terry are all anticipated to make an impact.
Behind Sisilia Tuipulotu, Gwenllian Pyrs, and Kelsey Jones, John is paired with Abbie Fleming.
2024 Women’s Six Nations: Jenny Hesketh will play her first game for Wales against Scotland.
Complete-back On Saturday, Jenny Hesketh will play her first-ever Six Nations match for Wales against Scotland.
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