Caden Helmers

Michaela Leonard, a rugby star, is set to become Australia's most-capped Wallaroo, surpassing Ashley Marsters with her 47th Test.

The Canberra Times

Where do you start with Michaela Leonard? Maybe with the kid who grew up dreaming about the Capitals. Or the time she played for a Raiders team and stood arm-in-arm with Brad Fittler. Maybe her first game of rugby, which just happened to be for the ACT Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.

Or maybe you start on the Sunshine Coast, where Leonard is poised to become the most-capped Wallaroo of all time when Australia face New Zealand on Anzac Day.

"I played a game before I watched a game," Leonard said. "It was an absolute whirlwind from day one."

Leonard will surpass Ashley Marsters record when she plays her 47th Test for the Wallaroos this weekend. When she tells you it feels "pretty surreal", you have to believe her.

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