England Women's World Cup half-back dilemma

England Women have three outstanding half-back options for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, with Jenna Foubister, Izzy Rowe and Georgia Roche all vying for a place in the side; their campaign gets under way against Wales on October 17 with Izzy Rowe and Georgia Roche starting

If there is one position that highlights the growth of the women's game in England, it is the competition for the half-back spot at the Rugby League World Cup.

Two Wigan stars provide one option, with Woman of Steel Jenna Foubister joined by her best friend and Warriors half-back partner Izzy Rowe. Then there's NRLW star and former Woman of Steel Georgia Roche, who has been tearing it up on the other side of the world.

It is a selection headache that England Women head coach Stuart Barrow welcomes as he prepares his side for three pool games, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.

They begin against Wales on October 17 before facing Australia and Samoa in what promises to be a tough pool-stage run.

In their opening contest, Barrow has opten to put the reigning Woman of Steel on the bench and start with Rowe and Roche in the halves.

Source: Sky Sports