8 photos: Seven players to watch
8 photos: Seven players to watch
Nadezda Kudinova, Russia – "She's the stalwart of the team and is involved with everything the team does," Scarratt says of Russia's captain, who was shortlisted for the 2015 World Sevens player of the year award. "She's deceivingly quick but really tough and is at the heart at all the action."
8 photos: Seven players to watch
8 photos: Seven players to watch
Sarah Goss, New Zealand – "We always have a good little battle at kickoff time, that's something I look forward to when I play against her," Scarratt says of the 23-year-old New Zealand captain. "She's a seriously tough forward."
8 photos: Seven players to watch
Ghislaine Landry, Canada – She finished the 2014-15 season first overall in scoring with 301 points and her 402 points are the most in World Rugby Women's Sevens Series history. "She's very quick," Scarratt says. "She wasn't in Dubai but if she's back and fit for Sao Paulo then she'll add a lot to their team."
8 photos: Seven players to watch
Patricia Garcia, Spain – "Any half line-break, she's awesome at covering and getting straight on the ball," said Scarratt says of the Spanish playmaker. "As an opponent, it's very frustrating when you think you've done something good and then she's got the ball and turned it over."
8 photos: Seven players to watch
Marjorie Mayans, France – "She's a really tough cookie," Scarratt says of the 25-year-old, who played at the 15-a-side World Cup in 2014. "She carries the ball really well, does the stuff that not everyone likes to do in sevens because it's a bit too gritty."
8 photos: Seven players to watch
Jillion Potter , United States – The 29-year-old U.S. captain has overcome cancer and major surgery during a successful sevens career. "Jillion has an unreal story, having come back from what she's been through," Scarratt says. "To have her back on the field means an awful lot to everyone."
