Claudia MacDonald completes an astonishing comeback when the Women’s World Cup begins tomorrow - and admits even she can hardly believe it.
As recently as June the Exeter star feared she would never play again due to a neck injury. Warned that surgery was too big a risk, she got herself a job outside of rugby.
In New Zealand, where tournament favourites England launch their glory bid against Fiji, the 26-year old starts on the wing for the world’s top-ranked side.
