International Women's Rugby Series: England Women 53-10 Australia
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Sarah McKenna scored two of her tries in the second half
Women's Rugby Series |
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England (26) 53 |
Tries: Noel-Smith, A Scott, McKenna 3, Wilson 2, Fleetwood, Millar-Mills Cons: E Scott 4 |
Australia (10) 10 |
Try: Hewson Con: Hake Pen: Hewson |
England began their International Women's Rugby Series campaign with a resounding 53-10 victory over Australia at Porirua Park, New Zealand.
Wing Sarah McKenna scored a hat-trick of tries and Kay Wilson crossed twice, with four conversions from Emily Scott.
Izzy Noel-Smith, Abbie Scott, Vicky Fleetwood and Harriet Millar-Mills also scored as England hit back from conceding a try in the third minute.
England's next match in the four-team event is against Canada on Tuesday.
"We've got to be pleased with putting on 50 points against a very competitive and physical international side," said England head coach Simon Middleton.
"It was our first run out after a very long journey and a tough few days acclimatising."
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- Published26 May 2017
