Scotland got off to the best possible start in the Women’s Rugby World Cup at the weekend, with a 38-8 demolition of Wales. Francesca McGhie bagged a hat-trick of tries and was joined on the score sheet by Leia Brebner-Holden, Evie Gallagher and Emma Orr - with Helen Nelson adding four conversions.

Scotland’s first victory in the competition since 2010 – was built on a foundation of indefatigable defence and devastating finishing as their Pool B campaign played out in spectacular fashion. Bryan Easson’s side got off to a scarcely believable start when,