A plumber, teacher and vet win the rugby World Cup!

Their coach Gary Street, who described the win as "a bit like a dream", quit his own job as a surveyor seven years ago to drive up and down the country recruiting, encouraging and training the women.

Here's a look at some of the squad's alter egos.

Katy McLean - the captain of the squad is also a primary school teacher in Sunderland, teaching 4 and 5 year olds. Emily Scarratt - scored 16 points for England as the centre in the final on Sunday, but will also go back to teaching in September, as a PE assistant at King Edward's School in Birmingham. Marlie Packer - a flanker, is also a plumber. In a pleasing bit of understatement, this is how she described balancing a job with the demands of being an international sporting hero: "With our jobs it is a bit tricky." Sophie Hemming - a prop, is also a vet at Avenue Veterinary Centre in Bristol. Maggie Alphonsi - one of the biggest stars of women's rugby is an MBE known by many as "Maggie the Machine". The flanker is also a mentor for the youth sport trust and a rugby World Cup ambassador.

The full squad also includes students, teachers, youth workers, a physiotherapist, a policewoman, a lifeguard, and an occupational therapist.

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A plumber, teacher and vet win the rugby World Cup!