Emily Chancellor's appointment as the 19th captain for the Wallaroos has been one well-received in camp, the 29-capped Wallaroo being regarded as one of the most respected in the group.
Speaking after captain's run on Friday, Chancellor admitted that she has big shoes to fill after injuries to previous skipper Siokapesi Palu - but that growing depth in the squad also gives pause for confidence.
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"I'm not Pesi," Chancellor said to reporters.
"I'm not a big ball carrier, so there's no point in me trying to play the way she does. I've got to stick to my own strengths as a rugby player and that's why I've been picked, to play like Emily Chancellor.
"I think it's something that I've had a bit of experience with. I played last World Cup, all at six, pairing with Shannon Parry at seven.
"It sort of feels like it's a space I've been in before, and I'm honoured to think that being a traditional seven, they still see enough value to have two of us on the field instead of just one.
"[The wider squad's] been really supportive. It's been really nice. The prep's been great. We've been on the beautiful, sunny Gold Coast, as much as we've had a couple of days of rain and it looks like it might be raining tomorrow.
"We haven't [been here] for a couple of years though so it is nice to be back on the Gold Coast and getting the opportunity to have recovery at the beach and just that warmer weather."
Chancellor will have a lot of work trying to contain a dangerous Welsh pack, one that pulled off a maiden win over the Wallaroos in Newport less than 12 months ago.
"We know they're physical," she added.
"We know they like to break down work. We'll be expecting a lot of physical edge. We'll just be making sure we meet them in a physical battle first before we unlock our weapons out the back."
The backline will also be missing the likes of Sevens star Charlotte Caslick, who has proven an effective weapon since coming into the side earlier this year.
However, with Georgia Friedrichs stepping back in her place and an effective back up in Cecilia Smith available on the bench, Chancellor has admitted the Sevens stars have given the side a taste of depth and competition for positions.
"I think it's a real credit to the depth of our sport," Chancellor affirmed.
"It doesn't really feel like it's warranted. It doesn't really feel like there's a foot out of line.
"I think the girls have really stepped up to this."
