We pick seven players we believe could have an impact at the Westhills Stadium when the action kicks off on Saturday.

Shenae Cieskiola (Australia) – This may be her debut tournament on the series, but her name has been on the ‘ones to watch’ list for a while and those who saw her play in the series against Ireland at the Sydney Sevens in February will know why. An all-round athlete with good footwork and pace to burn, this Youth Olympic Games Gold medallist is still only 18 and will be a player to keep an eye on in an Australian side without experienced trio Charlotte Caslick, Alicia Quirk and Emma Tonegato.

Ghislaine Landry (Canada) – Top scorer in Langford 12 months ago, Landry became only the second player to score 500 series points in Atlanta last weekend as Canada finished fourth. Described by commentators as “a pocket rocket”, Landry has the ability to create something out of nothing and if Canada are to taste victory on home soil this weekend they will need the 27-year-old at her mercurial and inspirational best.

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Emily Scarratt (England) – The return of Scarratt among a raft of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 winners coming into the squad for Atlanta had the expected impact, with the England captain proving an inspirational figure at the heart of everything her side did on the way to finishing third and becoming the only side to beat series leaders Australia this season. With only Emma Tonegato bettering Scarratt’s tally of six tries in round three, she will hope to lead England to only a second-ever tournament win on the series this weekend.

Victoria Folayan (USA) – We haven’t seen her yet on the 2015-16 Series but with 61 tries in 15 events her try-scoring pedigree speaks for itself. A powerful player with a strong hand-off, Folayan will be desperate to impress coach Richie Walker in Langford to make a late push for a place in the USA squad for Rio. The 30-year-old scored seven tries in this round last year so will hope to cause opposing sides a few problems as the Women’s Eagles Sevens look to build on their Plate win on home soil in Atlanta.

Audrey O'Flynn (Ireland) – A former hockey international with 120 caps to her name, O'Flynn has rediscovered her love of sport since deciding to throw her hat into the sevens mix when the Irish talent identification programme started looking at  athletes from other sports. She enjoyed a winning debut against USA in the opening round of the season in Dubai in December and was a key member of the Ireland team that claimed the Bowl last time out in Atlanta.

Niall Williams (New Zealand) – With three events behind her now, Williams is starting to find her feet and come into her own on the series, showing it isn't only her famous older brother and Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill who should be known for their offloading ability. The mum of two, who turns 28 next Thursday, had previously been in the New Zealand touch set-up and coach Sean Horan believes she has the potential to develop into a dynamic player for the world champions.

Nadezda Kudinova (Russia) – As Russia return to the site of their first ever Cup final appearance in Langford, the presence of their talisman and captain Kudinova will be vital if they are to have a chance of repeating those heroics of 12 months ago. The fourth highest point-scorer in series history and nominated for World Rugby Women's Seven Player of the Year in 2015, Kudinova and Russia will be eager to start stringing performances together as they build towards the global Repechage in June with the prize of Olympic qualification at stake for the winner. 

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