The 30-year-old, who can play fly-half and midfield, added: “Women’s rugby is different and good in its own way… It’s very exciting to play in your own city.

“We love playing at Franklin Gardens. It’s an incredible venue and the crowds keep growing.

“It’s a really nice atmosphere and we feel welcomed by everyone there.”

She said she “always hated being the odd one out” when she played rugby as a girl growing up in Inverness.

“I played for Scotland when I was younger and as much as I loved it, I was always the only girl, it was tough,” said Nelson, who captained Scotland at the 2021 Women’s Six Nations Championship.