England Women's Team Secures Impressive 87-4 Victory Over Scotland
England women's head coach John Mitchell praised the team's 87-4 win over Scotland in the Women's Six Nations, calling it a 'special' performance after a challenging week. The team had a rocky start, with a rusty win against Ireland and a growing injury list that included Alex Matthews, Hannah Botterman, and others. Despite these setbacks, the team made five changes to the starting lineup and shifted star player Ellie Kildunne to the wing. The Red Roses rose to the challenge, scoring five tries in the first half and seven in the second, with newcomers Mia Venner and Haineala Lutui making their mark. Mitchell attributed the team's success to their courage and adaptability, saying, 'That was a special performance... I think it is the courage that we are showing to a new style of football and I think it is great and they seem to be enjoying it.' The team's dominant win was a testament to their strength and depth, with youngsters like Maddie Feaunati putting on a strong display. In contrast, Scotland struggled with a lack of depth, with former Scotland international Jade Konkel saying, 'Scotland will be disappointed of course with that... They were not good enough today.'