Women’s Six Nations: Poor geography leads to De Vera’s Wales debut

De Vera was a late call-up to Saturday’s matchday squad after the late withdrawal of Carys Cox, so there was little time for nerves.

“Being in Cardiff Arms, knowing that my family’s there, knowing that my friends are there, I would be doing a real disservice to myself if I put too much pressure and not enjoy it,” she said.

“The spectacle of the first cap was probably something that I needed to remind myself, it was a real achievement and I’m really grateful to be given that opportunity.”

De Vera is hopeful of being involved again on Saturday when Wales travel to Ashton Gate to take on world champions England.

“To be trusted with that opportunity on Saturday, to really go for it, has given me a lot of confidence,” she said.

“I’m so excited because although the score didn’t reflect, it was a harsh score, I feel that we are on an upwards trajectory together as seniors, Under-20s and 18s.”