England coach Stuart Barrow says the NRLW didn’t stand in the way of selecting players for the mid-season international against France.
NRLW bound Hollie Dodd and Georgia Roche are set to feature for England against France this weekend, before heading Down Under to make history.
Three England women’s stars are still in talks over a switch to Australia and the NRLW, ahead of the new Women’s Super League season starting this Sunday.
Two of the three previous Woman of Steel winners are on the six-strong shortlist for the prestigious award this year.
York Ladies have announced the signing of forward Hollie Dodd from Castleford for the 2022 season.