Morwenna Talling and Natasha Hunt Out for Women’s Six Nations Due to Injuries

England have lost Morwenna Talling and Natasha Hunt for the rest of the Women’s Six Nations. Both suffered leg injuries during the tournament-opening win over Ireland at Allianz Stadium.

How the injuries happened

England beat Ireland 33-12 in front of a record crowd of 77,120. Lock Morwenna Talling started and left the field after 43 minutes. Replacement scrum-half Natasha Hunt lasted just 13 minutes from the bench before being withdrawn.

Medical update and next steps

The RFU confirmed Morwenna Talling and Natasha Hunt Out for Women’s Six Nations Due to Injuries. Both players will remain with the England camp this week for specialist assessments. They will then begin rehabilitation at their clubs.

Talling plays for Sale. Hunt represents Gloucester-Hartpury. The injuries are being managed as leg issues.

Squad impact and reaction

The loss of Talling adds to an already stretched second-row group. Zoe Stratford, Abbie Ward and Rosie Galligan had already withdrawn from the tournament due to pregnancy.

Head coach John Mitchell warned the squad has few experienced locks remaining. He said the team will adapt and may use back-row options if required.

Call-ups

The RFU named two forwards to the squad. Sydney Gregson has been added. Uncapped Haidee Head also joined the group ahead of the Scotland match.

Remaining fixtures

England’s schedule continues with four matches in the competition. The next game is at Murrayfield against Scotland.

Filmogaz.com will follow further medical updates and squad announcements. More information will appear as the team prepares for Murrayfield.