England ‘felt lost’ after defeat to New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final, says flanker Alex Matthews ahead of their Six Nations defence
Flanker says team ready for Six Nations opener against ScotlandEngland are determined to put their
last November in the rear-view mirror when they launch their Women’s Six Nations title defence, according to their flanker Alex Matthews.dealt with the World Cup defeat in a team review of the final in February“We had a big review camp at the beginning of the year which fed back but it was actually about going forward,” Matthews said at the Women’s Six Nations launch on Wednesday.
“It [the World Cup final loss] was heartbreaking to begin with, coming home as well once you spend so much time with each other. We were pretty much together since June, I think some girls felt quite lost.”with the Gloucester-Hartpury player sidelined with injury. She is targeting a return for England’s game against Wales on 15 April. Matthews added that the injuries facing the squad give more opportunity for other players to prove themselves in a Red Roses shirt.
“The girls came into training last week and the running lines and offloading game they are wanting to bring has excited me on the side of the pitch watching,” she said. “It shows the girls in the Premiership it is achievable. As long as they are playing week in, week out for their clubs consistently they can play for their country.”
England face a familiar rival in Scotland in their opening game and Scottish captain Rachel Malcolm says her team are adapting their game to be more clinical in attack. The team have appointed Chris Laidlaw as their new attack coach ahead of the tournament.
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