The Welsh side have a played two and won two record and have a 100 percent record so far in the new expanded home and away tournament between sides from Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The Lightning won their two opening games against Welsh rivals Brython Thunder during the festive period, while Clovers are fourth in the league after a win against reigning champions Wolfhounds in Round 2.
Welsh international Gwennan Hopkins captains the side, with Bryonie King sidelined with an ankle injury. Katherine Baverstock makes her first start in the Celtic Challenge after impressing off the bench.
Wales international Carys Williams-Morris is selected at centre for the injured Kelsie Webster and partners Molly Anderson-Thomas in the Lightning midfield.
Lottie Buffery-Latham and Nia Grundy are both named on the Gwalia bench and will make their first bow in the league.
Katie Bevans is named at scrum half with Wales international Sian Jones unavailable for selection and not travelling with the squad for family reasons.
Lottie Buffery-Latham and Nia Grundy are both named on the Gwalia bench and will make their first bow in the league.
Wales wing Catherine Richards was unavailable for selection due to a call-up for a GB Sevens training camp.
Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin, Gwalia Lightning head coach, said: “We know what a tough proposition Clovers will be at home after their impressive win against Wolfhounds but as a squad we are growing into the league.
“After two physical and intense Welsh derbies with Brython Thunder, we have shown we know how to adapt and perform and have found a way to win and will travel to Belfast with a quiet confidence.”
Celtic Challenge Round 3
Gwalia Lightning (v Clovers)
Courtney Greenway, Caitlin Lewis, Carys Williams-Morris, Molly Anderson-Thomas, Lowri Davies, Carys Hughes, Katie Bevans; Maisie Davies, Molly Reardon, Jenni Scoble, Lily Terry, Alaw Pyrs, Katherine Baverstock, Paige Jones, Gwennan Hopkins (capt)
Replacements: Mollie Wakely, Dali Hopkins, Danyelle Dinapoli, Erin Jones, Lottie Buffery-Latham, Seren Lockwoods, Nia Fajeyisan, Nia Grundy
