CLAIRE ALLAN, ENGLAND WOMEN’S 7s AND FORMER ENGLAND 15s, RICHMOND, WASPS, WORCESTER AND SARACENS UTILITY BACK, CHOOSES HER BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST

1. Leslie Cripps (Canada) – Highly respected by teammates and opposition having represented her country for over a decade in 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cups. A loyal and thoughtful player who I assume, as an outside back myself, was a great scrummager!
2. Gaelle Mignot (France) – Unbelievably passionate and proud. A great leader, never shy to roll her sleeves up and get stuck in, punching well above her weight.
3. Laur...