US Olympian and Rugby star Ilona Maher is revealed as the next Sports Illustrated swimsuit model

Ilona Maher -- a US rugby sevens player and two-time Olympian -- is the latest star in women's sports to appear on Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue, as revealed by the magazine on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old center, who can also play as a prop, was introduced to SI's 2.1million Instagram followers after winning bronze at the Paris Olympics.