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Barbara Mervin, CEO Aptoella Apparel, already a household name for her prowess on the pitch. A standout national 7s player, the Westshore Valkyries veterans remains on the roster for the world No. 2-ranked senior women’s 15s.
Rugby is a catalyst for confidence, Mervin says.
“To play a contact sport as a women is so empowering,” she says. “We’re taught not to be aggressive.”
