Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has identified selection for the inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour as a top priority in her rugby career. Following her impressive two-try performance in Wales' dominant 50-19 victory over South Africa on Friday, Tuipulotu has placed herself firmly on the radar of Lions head coach Jo Yapp.

Yapp, who emphasized the importance of selecting only the best players, is expected to lean heavily on England's world cup-winning stars for the upcoming tour to New Zealand. However, Tuipulotu's standout display has raised her profile ahead of the squad announcement in May.

I actually didn't know she [Yapp] was there until after the game, but I'm very happy that we gave the performance that we did in front of her,

She added, "It's probably number one on my goal list right now, to perform the best I can to put my hand up for a spot on that team."

At just 23, Tuipulotu made her mark during the 2023 Six Nations, earning the nickname "prop idol." Despite facing challenges with injuries and a dip in form, her performance on Friday showcased the talent that fans had come to expect.

Former Wales centre Jonathan Davies lauded her effort as "world class," highlighting her return to form. Tuipulotu, who joined Harlequins from Gloucester-Hartpury this summer, credits her pre-season training for her physical resurgence.

This is probably the best place where I could be physically,