"I was shocked, to be honest, Joyce says. I think I can offer a lot to the squad especially in terms of experience. We have nine new caps. It's a slightly different role for me, being one of the older members of the squad now, which is crazy."
"It's incredible, Joyce says. Nothing can prepare you for it really. When he first came it was all the emotions of having a baby initially and then reality set in pretty quick."
"We love every single second of it and we definitely wouldn't change it for the world. I feel very lucky that I get to be a mum."
"Sleep deprivation has been a challenge given the importance of recovery in elite sport."
Alisha Joyce made a remarkable return to rugby just 123 days after giving birth, earning a spot in Wales's Women's Six Nations squad. She expressed surprise at the call-up, emphasizing her desire to be a role model for younger players. Joyce, who utilized a new performance maternity program, has played limited rugby since her return. She cherishes her new role as a parent and acknowledges the challenges of sleep deprivation while balancing motherhood and elite sports recovery.
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