On the bench, Munster skipper Peter O'Mahony provides back-row cover, while his provincial team-mate Joey Carbery is the out-half replacement. Paula followed the existing process in order to receive permission to play; it was thorough but easier than she expected. "Once they had all the information they needed, such as blood test results, it was fairly straightforward. Permission has to be granted every year under the current rules, so as it stands, I'll need to be assessed again at some point." Hunter trailed on the scorecard, despite drawing blood from Bavington's nose, and could not salvage victory in an exhausting final round. Further announcements on financial support for other parts of the men's and women's pyramid will be made over the course of the season.