Double Injury Setback for England in Women's Six Nations

England's Women's Six Nations team has been dealt a significant blow with the loss of Morwenna Talling and Natasha Hunt due to injuries sustained during their opening match against Ireland. The pair suffered leg injuries in the second half of the 33-12 victory at Allianz Stadium. Talling, a lock, was forced off the field after 43 minutes, while replacement scrum-half Hunt lasted just 13 minutes before being substituted due to injury. This latest setback adds to England's woes in the second row, with Zoe Stratford, Abbie Ward, and Rosie Galligan previously withdrawing from the tournament due to pregnancy. England head coach John Mitchell acknowledged the challenge, stating that the team may need to rely on back-rowers to fill the gaps. Talling and Hunt will undergo rehabilitation at their respective clubs after seeing specialists. In response to the injuries, the RFU has called up Sydney Gregson and uncapped player Haidee Head to join the squad ahead of their next match against Scotland.