Mikiela Nelson
| DOB | 27/11/1997 |
|---|---|
| Born | North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Height | 5ft 7ins / 1.70m |
| Weight | 16st 1lb / 102kg |
| Position | Prop |
|---|---|
| Total Appearances | 8 |
| Total Tries | 4 |
| Total Points | 20 |
| Previous Club | Capilano |
| Honours | Canada |
The Canadian international loosehead Mikiela Nelson had considered a move to the UK previously but was delayed by the pandemic. She played in the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup, scoring a try in Canada’s opening game against Japan.
Nelson said: “I’m thrilled to have signed with Exeter and be playing my first season in the PWR. I’ve been following Exeter and the league for the last few seasons, and I was considering moving over in 2020, however with the uncertainty of the pandemic, I decided to stay home and attend university and spent the next couple years as a student athlete.
“I’ve just completed my season at the Capilano Rugby Football Club and now I’m really looking forward to experiencing a new environment, learning the style and culture of rugby, and to join my Canadian mates and meet new people and learn from them!
“The support I’ve had from Steve (Salvin – assistant coach), Susie and the rest of the staff during the process of signing and preparing to move overseas makes me confident I’ve made the right choice in a club that cares for its players. I just can’t wait to get my feet on the ground and get stuck into preseason and see where this year takes me!”
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