Lafai mentioned it’s had a positive effect on the team’s culture.

“It’s pretty exciting, all the girls are so awesome to play with and the camaraderie is something we always talk about because it’s really good in our team and you can see it on the field and off the field," she said

“That’s something I really enjoy."

However, it was NSW’s gain after she had moved to play in Melbourne unfortunately due to injury - she missed playing at Rugby Australia’s nationals in 2017.

After moving back to Sydney, she trialled for a spot in the NSW squad and her blistering speed and evasive skills saw her win a spot in the starting fifteen on the wing.

Since then, the tall and athletic Lafai has been an integral member of the NSW team’s undefeated run.

She hopes to play for the national team one day; with the Wallaroos being a long-term goal.

“Definitely, that’s always been a goal of mine," Lafai said.

“That’s the main goal in the end, for most of us girls - is to make the Wallaroos side”, she said.