Burns impressed by the new generation

IF those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it, then the future is promising for women’s rugby in England according to World Cup winner Gill Burns.

- PAUL EDDISON

The former Red Roses skipper was part of the side that lifted the World Cup back in 1994 and has been a driving force for the development of the women’s game in this country and beyond ever since.

And as England continue their bid for yet another Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam – they are unbeaten in the tournament since 2018 – Burns has been impressed by how much those now thriving have shown an interest in those who paved the way.

“We had a couple of sessions where past players had gone and met the squad at training and the stories we have told for years over a pint in the bar, we know they are good stories and interesting, and suddenly the girls are absolutely amazed by what we had to do to play,” said Burns.