Growing up, Desi Miller was well acquainted with the gym floor and the dance studio, having spent her younger years as a representative gymnast who even performed at Disneyland threes time.

But when COVID hit in 2021, Desifresh out of high school, decided to take up Rugby Union and hasn’t looked back since.

Within three years of picking up a footy for the first time, Desi has gone on to play for the NSW Waratahs and debut for Australia as Wallaroo Number 204. And now she’s representing Team Rugby Union on RIVALS, to help settle the debate over which Australian sporting code reigns supreme.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and don’t forget you can catch Desi and Team Rugby Union on the final few episodes of Rivals. Watch Rivals now on Kayo Sports

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