The 29-year-old is set to make her first World Cup appearance after making the switch to the 15-a-side format.

One of the most recognisable faces in women's rugby, she hosts the ‘Rugby Rodeo’ podcast with fellow Harlequins teammate Jess Breach, offering an intimate look into the world of professional women's rugby.

Prospects: A team that should stay poised under pressure. Eleven players have more than 50 caps, led by back Sofia Stefan’s 98. Ten players are going to their third RWC. Keep an eye on center-wing Alyssa D’Inca, a threat since last year who scored four tries across the Azzurre’s warmup wins over Scotland and Japan.