Within the fast aftermath of the loss to England in Bristol, captain Rachel Malcolm requested the governing physique in Scotland “simply to pay attention”.
“We all know this sport higher than anybody, we’re part of this factor and all of us need the identical factor,” Malcolm instructed BBC Sport. “We wish to push Scotland girls ahead, we wish to be part of Scottish rugby, and we wish to work collectively to compete with the likes of England.”
These phrases had been echoed by a lot of her team-mates, together with Rachel McLachlan, who stated it was “extremely irritating not being supported,” whereas confirming she is “one of many fortunate few” who had been given a brand new contract.
“Simply help us, and help girls’s rugby,” McLachlan stated. “That is all we ask for. We wish to be the perfect on this planet, we wish to win these powerful video games and to try this, we’d like help.”
Fellow back-rower Evie Gallagher had an analogous sentiment from what she desires from the union: “Respect us as a gaggle. We’re all enthusiastic about Scotland and rugby in Scotland. We’re all preventing our personal battle individually and this squad is so particular.
“We have proven that with the issues we have accomplished over the previous couple of years – WXV2, the quarter-final. We’re a gaggle that earned our place and I feel we need to be supported, no matter that appears like.”
When requested for remark, Scottish Rugby stated they “haven’t and won’t touch upon particular person contracts right now”.
