- England 58-7 Scotland
- Packer hat-trick inspires Red Roses in Hunter’s final game
The England co-captain Sarah Hunter was given the perfect send-off as she retired after the Red Roses demolished Scotland in their opening Women’s Six Nations match. Hunter, who is the overall record cap-holder for her country, received a standing ovation from the 10,053 supporters when she was replaced after 58 minutes in her home city of Newcastle.
After 141 caps, 10 Six Nations titles, nine grand slams and one World Cup, Hunter led the team out for a final time and had tears in her eyes as the national anthem played. The emotion was poured into a strong performance from the defending champions who ran in 10 tries including a hat-trick from player of the match, Marlie Packer.
