Tackling fires and rugby players – Jenni Scoble is living the dream

Scoble has been somewhat of a surprise package in this year’s Women’s Six Nations, starting at tight-head in the first two games.

She is one of just a handful of players who play rugby in Wales, with the majority of the squad plying their trade in England’s Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR).

Her career started at Llandaff North before two seasons with Gwalia Lightning in the Celtic Challenge, which brought Scoble to the attention of Wales’ new head coach Sean Lynn, who is clearly a fan.

While Wales suffered a heavy defeat by England at the Principality Stadium last time out, it was a pinch-me moment for Scoble.

Not only did she celebrate scoring against the world’s best team, it was actually her first ever try in rugby.

“Insane, it hasn’t really settled in yet, it was amazing,” she told BBC Sport Wales.

“I was shocked when I did it and had to resettle myself and get back into the game. It was just incredible and the noise, I’ve never experienced anything like that.

“It was my first time playing in front of a home crowd and to have that as a record crowd was amazing.

“I think I need to have five minutes after the Six Nations to let it all settle in.”