EMMA SWORDS, THE FORMER SARACENS, HARLEQUINS, TRAILFINDERS AND IRELAND SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV SHE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST...

1. Mackenzie Carson – Mac’s energy is sublime and was hilarious to have at Saracens. From a performance point of view, she’s probably the most powerful pound-for-pound athlete I’ve come across. I’ve trained with backs who aren’t as quick as her!
2. Connie Powell – We played together at Harlequins and her engine and work-rate are unbelievable. She must be one of the fittest forwards I know and I always fel...