Whitaker hails the importance of Irish rookie Leona Maguire and picks out some of the standout performances from the European side, plus reflects on the controversy from the opening day and offers insight from the conversations she has had with players inside both team rooms. 164834c "Of course I want to go, Australia is my most successful Grand Slam tournament. I want to compete, I love this sport and I am still motivated, he said. 164834c Gerrard's first game as Villa boss is at home to Brighton on Saturday, while a match against his former side Liverpool is on the horizon on December 11. 164834c Another of those is former Wales international Knowles, who slots in at loose forward. McShane, Man of Steel in 2019, lines up at hooker with Leeds Rhinos No. 9 Leeming, who featured for the Combined Nations against England, backing him up from the bench after an impressive season. 164834c