Warriors Women skipper Apii Nicholls has explained how having so many rugby union players is improving their hopes in the NRLW

The squad features several cross-code stars, including sevens Olympic champion Michaela Brake, while Nicholls herself played two seasons for the Chiefs Manawa in Super Rugby Aupiki .

Nicholls has told The Big League Podcast it's no drama that more than half the team have never played league before.



Hear the full interview on iHeartRadio.

The Warriors face the defending champion Roosters first up on Sunday in Sydney.

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