“But I think when you play with the calibre that is over there because they have so many internationals with their Six Nations that they do every year … I’m playing week in week out with girls that have played 100 Test matches.

“My coach Susie [Appleby] says ‘you excite me Lori, but you scare me’. I am kind of a bit of an ad lib, reading what’s in front [player], but I think going over there, having everyone on the same page with detail and a bit of structure, is beneficial.

“I think it’s just a different breed of rugby players over there, but in Australia, we’ve got unreal athletes and a lot of crossover codes as well, so we’re just a little different.

“Honestly game time at that level with that intensity it’s unbelievable … hopefully the Super W will get there. But once we figure out how to make it all click ... I think we’re a force.”

Cramer’s invaluable experience, which has enabled her to slow the game down as opposed to just seeing “chaos and bodies flying everywhere”, will be crucial in helping usher in Queensland’s next generation and paving the way for sustained success in the women’s rugby space.

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As fellow Wallaroo Ivania Wong put it – one of six in the Reds’ backline:

“At the end of the day we’re just caretakers of the jersey, and we just want to build on what’s been done in women’s footy here at the Reds, and put it in a better place for the next generation coming through,” she said.

“For us older girls seeing the younger ones taking the step and having a go … hopefully they get to stick around.”

For Cramer, the next phase of development for the Australian landscape is not just about competition expansion, but exposure to further elite athletes and styles of rugby.

American Charli Jacoby will make her Queensland debut at Ballymore, bringing with her 24-caps of Test experience.

Cramer, who plays alongside the 34-year-old at Exeter, was adamant future Wallaroos prospects needed to be challenged by a wider variety of competitors to reach the plateaus of the sport.

“I think so, I think bringing in different elements we’re not used to can only help,” Cramer said.

“There are a lot of younger girls in our squad this year, so bringing in somebody like Charlie with character, enthusiasm and incredible knowledge for the scrum and those technical aspects of the game is going to be great for them.

“What an American to bring, she’s definitely the loudest out there – she’s got an absolute foghorn for a set of lungs. She brings a lot of good atmosphere, good energy and good set piece as well.”

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