Wales' 32-player squad destined for next month's Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has been announced, with the side heading into the tournament with the best preparation in its history.
The professional era began in January with 12 full-time players but head coach Cunningham has had a full-time squad to work with since July. A brutal pre-season preceded two heavy warm-up defeats, admittedly to two women's rugby heavyweights in England (73-7) and Canada (31-3), but the Welsh camp are of the firm belief they've learned a lot and want their performances down under to do the talking.
Wales Women kick off their World Cup against Scotland on October 9, also facing Australia and world champions New Zealand in the group stages.
