Well that’ll do for now. Keep an eye out for Sarah’s report which should be dropping any moment now. What a way to see off Sarah Hunter’s career and what a way to (somewhat) banish the demons from Auckland as England’s winning machine gets back to winning ways.
That was fun, as a spectacle at least if not a contest.
It’s been a pleasure. Til next time.
At last, Sarah Hunter:
I’m overwhelmed! It’s just been an incredible week. Our performance, to see the crowd, it’s just been so special. I cant’t think of a better way to end my career.
[She’s now watching the moment she left the field for the lat time]. I didn’t want to milk it [she says through tears]. I just wanted to thank the fans. I just wanted to bottle it. To savour the moment that I’d never get again.
I feel really proud. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way [she’s talking about starting as an amateur]. I have such an appreciation for what we’ve been through. The girls left today will take it on to the next level. I’m proud to have played a small part in that. It was our responsibility to take that baton on.
[What’s next?] Who knows!? I’m going to go back to Loughborough and get stuck into coaching. I’ll just take it as it comes. I’m not stressed by what comes next. I’ll just enjoy the occasion.
