In just two-and-a-half weeks (June 27-July 5), four of the top six women's 15s teams will convene in Alberta, Canada. The USA has announced its 26-player roster (read more), and so have reigning Women's World Cup champ England, runner-up Canada, and #5 New Zealand.

Roses coach Simon Middleton is bringing 28 players across the pond, returning familiars like No. 8 Rachel Hunter, who is back from knee injury; center Emily Scarratt, who scored 16 of the 21 points in the 2014 World Cup final; and Marlie Packer and Heather Fisher, who join the 15s teams after extended stays with the 7s program. But there are plenty of young faces looking to make the 2017 World Cup squad.

“The most important things for us in Canada is our performance and developing that winning mentality," Middleton told the RFU.com. "With this new squad, we are working hard to develop the style of play we want to play, and finding out as much as we can about each other. I have confidence in this squad and I know that if we get the performance right, the results will come.”

Read the full release here.

Canada coach Francois Ratier will be vetting some fresh faces but will balance the untested players with 13 World Cup returners.

“We are two years away from the next World Cup,” Ratier told www.RugbyCanada.ca. “It is time for young or new players to have their chance and for the returning players to take the lead. I am expecting a strong chemistry during this Super Series."

Among the familiar players are Andrea Burk, Barbara Mervin, Laura Russell, Amanda Thornborough, Brittany Waters, and Julia Zussman.

Read the full release here.

The Black Ferns are bringing 12 new players to North America. They range from 7s staples Honey Hireme and Selica Winiata, to 46-cap halfback Emma Jensen, to two netballers - Charmaine Smith and Keri Hayden.

“Over the past six months we’ve seen 110 women from all over New Zealand at our regional programmes and it's clear from the enthusiasm of players, that it’s a very exciting time for women’s rugby," New Zealand coach Greg Smith told www.allblacks.com. "There is a real sense of momentum out there.”

Read the full release here. The USA plays England on June 27, Canada July 1, and New Zealand on July 5.