Wales, then the World, for Ireland's Molly Scuffil-McCabe

The 26-year old has recently spent a short stint with the Hurricanes, which has given her a window into the Black Ferns structures and culture, so she has especially fond memories of the game in Canada and in particular, one hit on ‘Canes flanker Layla Sae.

WORLD CUP: Molly Scuffil-McCabe goal is being involved in the World Cup. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Newport today, tomorrow the world? Not quite. Ireland’s women still have one more Six Nations tie against the Scots to take care of after this visit to Wales, but the focus is turning inexorably already to a World Cup that starts in August.

Scott Bemand’s side will start off their Pool C campaign with Japan and Spain in Northampton’s Franklin’s Gardens before migrating south for a mouth-watering clash with holders New Zealand at the home of Brighton & Hove Albion.