World Cup dream keeping Scots 'level-headed' - Nelson

Helen Nelson says the chance to play in the World Cup is keeping Scotland women "level-headed" as they prepare for the Autumn Tests against Wales and Fiji, and then the WXV2 campaign.

The Scots are all but qualified for the World Cup and Nelson says the players are keeping one eye towards the tournament in England.

"We've been talking about that 14-month journey and everything is building towards the World Cup," the Scotland vice captain said.

"Building our depth in the squad is really important and also that base fitness. pre-season is all about getting that, working hard but also just knowing we've got that World Cup as the end goal in sight.

"That's been really good to keep up level-headed and know that we've got that in our sight."