WOMEN’S WORLD XV
MIDWAY THROUGH a World Cup cycle, we have seen a mix of youth and experience taking to the Test stage in the women’s game. Familiar teams still dominate the sport, though, so England, New Zealand and France provide the bulk – but not all – of the players in our World XV. We sought opinions from Scrumqueens.com editor Ali Donnelly and Wasps Ladies director of rugby Giselle Mather in pulling this together. Here’s who made the cut…
15 JESSY TRÉMOULIÈRE
(FRANCE)
“Trémoulière has been involved in absolutely everything.” So said the commentator during France’s win over New Zealand at the Super Series. The 2018 World Player of the Year scored 15 of France’s 25 points – and was involved in the other ten.
She set up the opening try by drawing defenders and passing inside for Caroline Boujard to cross. Then when her penalty attempt hit the post, Maëlle Filopon was on hand to gather and dart over.
It was the full-back’s own try that illustrated her talents perfectly, though. She hit the line at pace to take a pass, cut a great angle and seemed to glide over effortlessly. The 27-year-old, who missed the start of the Six Nations with injury, is such an elegant runner.
Italy’s Manuela Furlan also gets an honourable mention here for her performances at 15 this year.
