A New Zealander is set to play a major part in the "other" semifinal at the Women's Rugby World Cup, with Maggie Cogger-Orr selected by officials to referee the fixture between host nation England and France.
The Red Roses are set to take on France on Sunday (NZ time) in front of a sold out crowd at Ashton Gate in Bristol.
Cogger-Orr said like players, referees wanted to be involved in "pinnacle games".
"To be involved in arguably one of the top three games in the world is a huge achievement and I'm super proud and super grateful."
Being previously involved in two Six Nations' finals and a World Cup quarter final had been "fortunate" for Cogger-Orr, who said she was "super excited" to officiate the home team.
"I won't say I don't get nervous, if you don't get nervous you don't care enough and I certainly care a lot. I go in with an understanding of what this game will be like."
To be chosen was a huge vote of confidence for the 33-year-old, who was selected by World Rugby through a process "not too dissimilar to how players get selected for a game".
"It's not just this tournament, it's the last cycle, based on performance ratings and taking into considerations like I can't referee the Black Ferns, so would never be considered for that semifinal."
Maggie Cogger-Orr said like players, referees wanted to be involved in "pinnacle games". (Source: 1News)
Despite this undoubtedly being the biggest game of her career, Cogger-Orr said she would not be preparing any differently.
"From a mental skills perspective, the more consistency we have generally the better outcomes we deliver. You can't hide from the fact it's a World Cup semifinal, so it would be disingenuous to say it's just another game."
She said a referee needed to back the decisions and skills they possessed.
"[They] are the reason you've been selected. Our World Cup is getting selected, like getting the game is what we can strive to achieve and when you're there, you've got a job to do."
Cogger-Orr said she hopes she can inspire the next generation to get involved in referring - an area of the game that's seen huge growth, and more opportunities for women.
"It's not long ago there were no women involved in match officials at a World Cup, the first two editions of the world cup were all male officials and the first two [women] didn't crop up until 1998.
"The opportunities provided to me and my colleagues doesn't go unappreciated here, and is something I hope we can continue to put in front of the world for young girls and boys to see what refereeing and match officiating can do."
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