France's Madoussou Fall, left, and France's Manae Feleu, right, tackle Canada's DaLeaka Menin during WXV 1 women's rugby union action, in Vancouver, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.

Canada coach Kevin Rouet has plenty of options when it comes to choosing his front row at the Rugby World Cup. But DaLeaka Menin is usually one of the first names on the Canadian team sheet.

“For me, she’s the best tighthead (prop) in the world,” said Rouet. “There is no question.”

Menin is an important part of the Canadian team, a powerful ball-carrier who can break tackles as well as make life miserable in the scrum for opposing props.

“She’s an incredible player,” said Canadian captain Alex Tessier. “And often overlooked, I think. She’s not only a good scrummager, but she does so much more in the open field. She

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