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Known for “boshing” – a term the England forwards like to use for swatting aside defenders – Muir smiled when discussing the skill.<\/p>\n
However, to “bosh” is what she reckons the correct terminology is.<\/p>\n
“It is running into someone and boshing them, or tackling them and boshing them,” Muir says.<\/p>\n
Quietly spoken and humble off the field, the former Wasps front row is a powerful athlete on it, who enjoys physical confrontation.<\/p>\n
Given she is “too aggressive” for a return to cricket, what she does hope to do one day is have a pottery room at the back of her house, complete with a wheel and kiln – a type of oven used for hardening and drying pottery.<\/p>\n
Leading from the front is also done on the team bus, with ‘Maud’s Tours’ now part of the team’s itinerary.<\/p>\n
“It started last Six Nations in York. I am at the front of the bus as my little mate Lucy Packer gets travel sick,” she explained.<\/p>\n
“I am always at the front and the mic is always there. I started with the tour of York and it has stuck since. I do forget every week that I am doing it.<\/p>\n
“It is last minute, trying to get as many facts as I can. True or false. They could be false as Meg Jones likes to send me some stuff.”<\/p>\n
The next destination is Parma – yet to be researched by Muir – where Italy host the world champions on Saturday.<\/p>\n
England sit top of the Six Nations table with three bonus-point wins over Ireland, Scotland and Wales.<\/p>\n
The 84-7 victory over Scotland was an ideal way to celebrate Muir’s 50th cap, where her father wore a kilt and an England top – another picture for her scrapbook.<\/p>\n
“It was such a special occasion. Being at Murrayfield in Scotland made it so special for my family, especially my dad,” Muir said.<\/p>\n
“I have photograph evidence. He is in my scrapbook.<\/p>\n
“He had the best of both worlds. He is 77% Scottish.”<\/p>\n
Before Saturday’s game, which will likely set up a fifth straight Grand Slam decider against France, Muir is planning to head to a local pottery centre to make a bowl for ramen.<\/p>\n
Bowling Italian defenders out of her way will likely follow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n