Women’s Six Nations: Full circle’ moment for Aoife Wafer in Aviva game

Wafer, who was named 2025 Women’s Six Nations player of the tournament, had a slow start to this year’s competition, but has rediscovered her best form as the campaign has gone on.

The Harlequins flanker has registered three tries and is third for the most carries in the competition, picking up the player of the match award after an impressive display in the 33-12 win over Wales last weekend.

While the 23-year-old “felt good” about her performance in Belfast, she said there is room for improvement in certain areas as it was “definitely not a complete performance”.

“I left a few per cent out in certain parts of my game and sat down with the coaches afterwards and there’s still a lot for me to chase and be a better player for the team. I’m excited to get the chance to do that at the weekend,” Wafer added.

“My super-strength is the carrying game, but it’s how you become more physical and dominant in those collisions.

“Was I dominant in every collision? No and I could have bossed a few more situations, it’s about chasing those and defensively how can you be more dominant.

“I’m not just happy being dominant, I want to be the most dominant. I think I can get the ball back a few more times on the floor too, so there’s a lot for me to chase.”