Meg Jones Highlights the Importance of Semi-Final Victory for England
English rugby star Meg Jones has expressed her satisfaction with the victory in the semi-final against France, calling it “exactly what they needed” ahead of next week’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final. The “Red Roses” secured their place in their seventh consecutive final with a score of 35-17 in Bristol. Although the result suggests an easier match, the reality was different for the hosts. France dominated ball possession with 61%, forcing England to work hard. The English team made 231 tackles, compared to France’s 90, demonstrating their defensive tenacity.Jones, known for her performance on the field, with four recoveries, highlighted that this type of battle was what her team was looking for before the final.I asked the girls for one thing, to choose with what force they were going to hit and inspire the person next to them. One hundred percent, I think that’s exactly what we needed. Everyone is always going to have an opinion on how we play and what the game is like, but let me tell you that defensive play defines us.
Meg Jones