Once WXV finishes on 13 October, it will not just be England stars that flood back into the league. The PWR remains the highest level of regular domestic competition in the world, attracting the best female players.

United States centre Alev Kelter, an Olympic sevens bronze medallist in Paris, has signed for Loughborough Lightning. She is a player worth the ticket purchase alone.

Saracens have done some excellent recruitment, including the Canadian trio of Fancy Bermudez, Alysha Corrigan and Gabby Senft, while Harlequins snapped up the services of Wales flanker Alex Callender.

At Exeter Chiefs, the arrival of Zara Feaunati, younger sister of England flanker Maddie, will be one to watch, while Liv McGoverne, a gifted utility back who impressed during the 2022-23 season, returns to the squad from New Zealand.