The competition for the half-back position at the Rugby League World Cup highlights the remarkable growth of the women's game in England. Jenna Foubister, the reigning Woman of Steel, teams up with her best friend and fellow Wigan Warriors star Izzy Rowe. Meanwhile, Georgia Roche, an NRLW standout and former Woman of Steel, brings her stellar performance from Australia into the mix.

As England Women head coach Stuart Barrow prepares for the tournament, he faces a selection headache that he welcomes. The squad will kick off their campaign against Wales on October 17, followed by challenging matches against Australia and Samoa.

In a surprising move, Barrow has chosen to start Rowe and Roche in the halves, placing Foubister on the bench. He recognizes the potential strength of the "telepathic" partnership between Foubister and Rowe but cannot overlook Foubister's immense talent.

Barrow expressed his excitement, stating, "It is the greatest honour to coach your country and to do it in a World Cup. It was about balance and the way we want to play and the opposition we will play against."

Rowe, living her childhood dream, remarked, "It is something I have wanted for a long time. Going with eight of my teammates makes the tournament a lot easier for me."

With a deeper talent pool than ever before, the selection process was intense, leading to sleepless nights for Barrow. The growth of women's rugby league has paved the way for this exciting dilemma as England aims for success on the world stage.