England ran in 12 tries in an 84-7 routing of Scotland in the second round of the Women’s Six Nations at Murrayfield.
Due to a raft of injuries, England were forced into five changes from their opening win against Ireland, the biggest seeing Ellie Kidlunne move from full-back onto the wing for Emma Sing.
Alex Matthews was ruled out of the clash with Scotland due to a shoulder injury, while Hannah Botterman, Morwenna Talling, Natasha Hunt, May Campbell and Tatyana Heard have been ruled out of the entire tournament.
Despite all the changes, England did not look fazed as they ran in five tries in the first half that helped secure the bonus point, Ellie Kildunne going in twice alongside, Meg Jones, Kelsey Clifford, and Emma Sing.
Scotland did hit back through Rhona Lloyd, who became the first woman ever to score for her country in a stand alone women’s fixture at Murrayfield, but they went in 35-7 down with a lot of work to do in the second 40.
The second half was all England as they ran in seven more tries to complete the demolition job. A double for Sarah Bern plus efforts from Amy Cokayne, Marlie Packer, Sadia Kabeya, Mia Venner, and Haineala Lutui helped rack up a raft of points.
Zoe Harrison also did her part as she was perfect with the boot and sent over 12 conversions for the 84-7 win that moves the Red Roses to the top of the Women’s Six Nations table.
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