The Brisbane Broncos confirmed that Millie Boyle will form part of the starting line up against the St George Illawarra Dragons.
Boyle's selection in the number 8 jumper for the Broncos ensures a titanic clash between two Bega Valley Stars with Kezie Apps to captain the Dragons as competition favourites in this year's NRL Women's draw.
After starring as vice-captain for Australia in rugby union Test duties, Boyle said she had little trouble getting back into league mode ahead of this Sunday's opening round.
"It has been a pretty good transition between sports," Boyle said. "Luckily, being a forward I can just focus on a few little things around the middle of the field and let the edges do their jobs."
Pre-season fixtures have helped settle the defending premier Broncos for the clash with the Dragons.
"Preparations has been going reall well and we're looking forward to round one this weekend against the Dragons," Boyle said.
"We had a trial game in Papua New Guinea the other weekend against their national team, so it was awesome to get a good hitout against some quality opposition."
After starring together in NSW's Origin win earlier in the year, Boyle said it would be a strange thing to hit up against another Valley star.
"I'm not sure how I feel about playing against Kezie," she beams. "I'm lucky enough to have been to play alongside her so this weekend will be a good test."
"She'll always be a good friend off the field ... but I can't say the same while on the field though," she adds with a laugh.
A three week season will provide both clubs with very few chances to get it right and the cross-code Boyle said she would focus solely on doing her job for the Broncos.
"Being a short season, I'm just looking forward to learning and lot and want to improve from game-to-game," Boyle said.
"[I'm keen to] play big minutes and do my job well in the middle."
Meanwhile, Kezie will headline the Dragons, who announced 12 debutants in their 21-strong roster for Sunday's clash.
Apps took some time out of her busy preparations to crash a Sam Bremner gala day earlier in the week and having a chat to some of the girls involved in the competition.
Meanwhile, coach Daniel Lacey said the Dragons squad had put in a big preparation and were ready for the season.
"We're looking to beat that unbeaten run [by the Broncos] to kick our season off," Lacey said.
The round one fixture will be held at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday from 2pm with free to air coverage available on GEM.