Such is England’s dominance of the Women’s Six Nations that the greatest challenge each player faces is earning a spot in the starting lineup. In every position Simon Middleton’s side possess two or three world-class talents capable of walking into any other team in the world. But no competition is as hotly contested as the one under way at fly-half.
On Sunday, Zoe Harrison will wear No 10 against Ireland at Welford Road but it could just as easily be Helena Rowland, who starts at 15. Both play fly‑half, for Saracens and Loughborough Lightning respectively, but they bring a different approach to the role.
