The England women's rugby skipper Sarah Hunter has defended the decision by the Rugby Football Union to cut their match fees in half to £400 for their World Cup warm-up matches.
The Red Roses are ranked number one in the world and are favorites going into next month's World Cup but earn a fraction of what the country's men's side receive. The women's players usually receive £800 per Test, but are playing Wales and the United States this month for £400 per match.
Captain Hunter defended the move and said players agreed the reduction with the RFU and wants to focus on their World Cup warm-up game against Wales in Bristol on Wednesday.
