England women's rugby head coach John Mitchell praised his team's 87-4 win over Scotland in the Women's Six Nations, calling it a 'special' performance despite a challenging week. The team had to overcome a lengthy injury list, including key players Alex Matthews, Hannah Botterman, and Morwenna Talling, and made five changes to the starting lineup.
However, they rose to the occasion, scoring five tries in the first half and seven in the second, with Mia Venner and Haineala Lutui making impressive contributions on their third and second Test appearances, respectively. Mitchell attributed the team's success to their 'courage' and adaptability, saying, 'That was a special performance... I am really proud of them today.' The team's dominance was evident, with the forwards and young backs making significant impacts. Former Scotland international Jade Konkel noted that Scotland's lack of depth was a major factor in their defeat, stating, 'The stats speak for themselves; the missed tackles, the lack of gain line; and the amount of turnovers as well.
They'll be frustrated but if they want to compete with the best, they have to step up their game.'