Head coach John Mitchell hailed England's dominant 87-4 win over Scotland in the Women's Six Nations as a testament to the team's resilience and depth. Despite a tumultuous week leading up to the match, marked by injuries to key players, England delivered a convincing performance. The team's ability to adapt and overcome adversity was on full display, with five tries in the first half and seven in the second. Mitchell attributed the success to the team's courage and commitment to a new style of play, saying, 'That was a special performance...
I am fortunate to have such a tremendous staff and coaching group.' England's squad depth was a decisive factor, with players like Maddie Feaunati and Mia Venner making significant contributions. In contrast, Scotland's lack of depth was exposed, with former Scotland international Jade Konkel noting, '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.'