The 2am match in the UK kick-off is the third part of the quadruple header at the 65,000 Capacity Allegian Stadium, in addition to the Super League clash between the Wigan Warriors and the Warrington Wolves (1 March) and the NRL fixture between the Canvala Raiders and the New Zealanders (2 March) and the Pedi Alallarallarlurlanters. (4:30am).
And Lenoff is pleased to see that British women have been given the opportunity to show off their talents to a large crowd. Authorities believe that as many as 50,000 fans could tune across the four fixtures.
“It's huge,” said the York Valkyrie star, the opportunity star to take him to the field in Vegas.
“It allows women's games to be there on a big stage, and it shows that everything we do behind the scenes – we're all working hard – is finally rewarded.
“The girls get the realization that they deserve everything and it's great to see.”
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Opening the door to a new wave of fans across the pond, she has been overwhelmed by the support she has been shown by fans for her previous women's games.
“It's absolutely odd that people queue up and want us to sign!
“Everyone was so excited to see us, it's crazy to think people actually want to see us and they want us to sign.
“It's very exciting to watch a woman's game.”
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The center is one of four Valkyrie players named after the Stu Barrow's Squad for historic fixtures, along with the Steel Georgie Dagger women, which also includes Steel Georgie Dagger, Winger Ebony Partington and Prop Livwood.
Forward Jasbell also traveled with the English team, but after missing the final cut, he has to wait for his long-awaited international debut.
Outside of the English camp, Megan Pacris jumped out to cheer on his clubmates against the Gilalu tribe. Renov admits that he has Valkyrie, which is subject to international obligations.
“We're like a family in York and there's a girl here, so when we're not home, it's like having a family,” she explained. “That's really comforting.
“It's great that we know that every Bulk and everyone in York supports us from home. Every fan of York loves what women do and is suited to the women behind them, so that's great.”
Barrow's team recorded an 82-0 victory in their final international outing against Wales at Headingley in October, but this time there is no illusion that things are far more difficult.
Lenov is sure her side is left to the task at hand.
“I'm excited about the test, I'm so excited to be out there and face a world champion.
“We're ready, so we can't wait to take on the biggest stage ever and face the world champion.”
