England vs Scotland LIVE: Latest score and updates from Women’s Six Nations fixture today
All the latest updates as the champions England begin their defence at Castle Park
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Your support makes all the difference.England start their Women's Six Nations title defence against Scotland this afternoon in a match being held in Doncaster.
The last time the two teams played one another was in last year's tournament where the Red Roses demolished Scotland 53-0. However, the visitors have been building as a team and pulled off a stunning performance to draw 13-13 against France in their rescheduled 2020 Six Nations clash so the match could be closer than expected.
While the rivalry between the two teams will have the same passion as always, the format to the Women's Six Nations is anything but familiar this year. As the competition had to be postponed due to Covid-19, the structure will follow a format similar to the men's Autumn Nations Cup. England and Scotland are joined by Italy in pool A while France, Wales and Ireland are in pool B.
England head coach Simon Middleton is thrilled to have a rejuvenated side and admits there is excitement to put on a show on the big stage: “We’re pleased to be able to welcome a number of players back from injury. It’s great to have Bryony back in the frame. It’s over two years since her debut and she’s been really unfortunate with injuries, however she’s continued to work hard on her rehab and return to play programme and deserves her opportunity.
“Similarly, Cath O’Donnell has been out for a long time. Cath brings a physicality and a go forward quality you need in international rugby and it’s great to see her back on the field. We’ve had a high-quality week preparing in Doncaster and we are as ready as we can possibly be at this point to play. Games against Scotland are always special occasions and this one will be no different. We’re delighted our games are being broadcast across the BBC and are aiming to put on a show.”
50 min: ENGLAND 40-3 SCOTLAND
Great line-out from Skeldon puts Scotland in a good position.
Can they score their first try here?
48 min: ENGLAND 40-3 SCOTLAND
Scotland run the ball out of the scrum and look to attack
Fast play from them looks promising but Musgrove passes forward. The ref comes back as England were offside and Scotland finds touch
47 min: ENGLAND 40-3 SCOTLAND
Thomson back onfield after the yellow for causing a penalty before England scored.
England knock on, Scotland scrum
46 min: ENGLAND 40-3 SCOTLAND
England win a penalty and they clear their lines.
46 min: ENGLAND 40-3 SCOTLAND
Skeldon’s line-out is loose, England opt for the line-put rather than a scrum
45 min: ENGLAND 40-3 SCOTLAND
England give a penalty away for not rolling away.
Scotland kick to the corner
44 min: ENGLAND 40-3 SCOTLAND
Scarratt’s conversion is good!
Scotland need to turn this around soon to get back into this one
43 min: ENGLAND 38-3 SCOTLAND
What a great try!
B. Cleall makes a great break to pass to Aldcroft who sets off Breach. The winger then passes to Rowland who goes over.
43 min: ENGLAND 33-3 SCOTLAND
A great kick for England nearly sees Breach connect to score but Rollie collects.
Scotland now attacking from their own half
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