England women's head coach John Mitchell has praised his team's 87-4 victory over Scotland in the Women's Six Nations, calling it a 'special' win despite a challenging week leading up to the match. England had a rocky start to the tournament with a narrow win against Ireland, and their injury list grew with key players like Alex Matthews, Hannah Botterman, and Morwenna Talling ruled out.
However, the team made significant changes to their lineup, shifting star player Ellie Kildunne to the wing, and it paid off. They dominated the match, scoring five tries in the first half and seven in the second. Mitchell attributed the win to the team's 'courage' and adaptability, saying they have adapted to the challenges they faced and are enjoying their new style of play. The match highlighted the team's depth, with younger players like Maddie Feaunati putting on a strong display.
In contrast, Scotland struggled with their lack of depth, with players playing out of position and conceding multiple tries. Former Scotland international Jade Konkel criticized Scotland's performance, saying they were not good enough and need to step up their game to compete with top teams.