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England began the defence of their Six Nations title with a thumping 58-7 bonus point win over Scotland - but today was all about Sarah Hunter.

The England captain ended her international career on 141 Test caps in front of her home crowd in Newcastle.

Thank you for the memories Sarah Hunter!

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More from Sarah Hunter on BBC Two: "This crowd was insane tonight. It was just to show that I’ve seen them and I recognise them.

"I feel really proud. I don’t think I would have wanted it any other way. It wasn’t easy at times. Having been involved in days like this, being a professional, I have so much appreciation for everything we’ve been through.

"We’ve tried to increase the standard and keep pushing where women’s rugby should be. The girls today will be the trail-blazers.

"We had such incredible trail-blazers that have gone before us. It is our responsibility to pass that on.

"What’s next? Who knows? I’m going to go back to Loughborough and do some coaching and see where we get to.

"I’ll just take it as it comes. I’m not stressed by what’s next. I’m just going to hopefully enjoy this occasion into next week."

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Sarah Hunter on BBC Two: "I am overwhelmed. It's been such an incredible week and then to have the performance we did and to see the crowd, it's so, so special.

"I can't think of a better way to end my career.

"I didn't want to milk it but I wanted to thank the fans for coming and supporting me.

"I wanted to bottle that moment and take it all in because I'll never get that moment again. I wanted to recognise their support."

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Time to hear from the woman of the moment...

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Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm on BBC Two: "Sarah Hunter is an incredible person and leader. She's been so fundamental to my development and career. I am very sad not to have the chance to play alongside again her."

It was a day to forget for Scotland but Chloe Rollie scored a well-taken try for a late consolation.

Some finish.

Maggie Alphonsi
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

Everyone wants a piece of this history - it's great to see. She's a great player and deserves this.

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Player of the match Marlie Packer on BBC Two: "I am going to miss Sarah massively. She's been with me on my whole rugby journey.

"She's an amazing player and an amazing person. She was my room-mate last night and we were up quite late - what a career she has had."

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Sarah Bern and Amy Cokayne are given the important job of lifting Sarah Hunter onto their shoulders.

The outgoing England captain cannot stop smiling and she has a bouquet of flowers in her hands.

So many of the supporters are still in the ground to bid her farewell.

That may be the loudest cheer of the night as Sarah Hunter is introduced to the crowd before she is interviewed by England's media team on the pitch.

Great scenes.

Emily Scarratt
Injured England centre on BBC Two

Sarah Hunter played well too. She got a turnover before the end and it was an amazing way to go out still playing that well.

She is an absolute professional how she goes about her work.

Emily Scarratt
Injured England centre on BBC Two

Overall, England will be really pleased with the variety they have shown and the options they had.

But the day is all about Sarah Hunter. The ovation she had will stay with me for some time. I'm feeling emotional.

England are up and running with a thumping win as stalwart Sarah Hunter calls time on her Test career.

Scotland have left it late but they seem to have found another gear.

They run the England defence one way and then the other, before knocking on.

That will be that.

It's Chloe Rollie again, who dances through the white shirts before being brought down just metres short.

England regroup and force her to hold onto the ball in the ruck, but it was another terrific run by the Scotland full-back.

Heather Lockhart
Former Scotland prop on BBC Two

Chloe shows fantastic feet to score. She was injured during the World Cup and it's great to see her dancing around defences like that again. She can change direction so quickly.

It's great to see Scotland finishing strongly.

Beth Blacklock, on debut, cuts a terrific line through the England defence and she runs clear.

The centre is is eventually caught but she manages to keep the ball alive and Scotland have the penalty as England fly in off their feet.

It's a kick for touch and now the visitors have their chance.

That probably sums up Scotland's day.

England grubber the ball through and Francesca McGhie cannot gather it cleanly.

She knocks on and England will have the scrum inside the Scottish half.

Katy Daley-Mclean
Former England captain on BBC Two

That's very much a pack try but that is hours and hours of work as a group, although only one player gets their name on the try.