‘Everybody’s ready’: Lotte Clapp and Alev Kelter on US women’s Rugby World Cup bid

Preparing to face Italy in the Eagles' opener, the Saracens pair say the women's game is ready to take a big step forward

I was teaching at school on Wednesday and then flying to a World Cup on Thursday. It's definitely a bit surreal, but it's a very fortunate position and I'm going to take any opportunity I get."

Lotte Clapp has seen a few things in her time. An international winger, she has won 10 England caps and captained Saracens to three domestic titles. But life can still take unexpected turns.