Amy Cokayne scores for England as Sarah Bonar's World Cup ends at quarter-final stage
Royal Air Force players Flight Lieutenant Amy Cokayne and Flying Officer Sarah Bonar featured on opposing sides in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, as England swept aside Scotland to progress to the semi-finals.
Flt Lt Cokayne, who played her 87th cap at Ashton Gate Stadium, scored a try for the Red Roses in the opening minutes of the second half, which came after she was denied a try earlier in the first half due to an obstruction call.
The England hooker broke away from a maul to dive over, contributing to England's 40-8 victory over Scotland.
England will go on to play France in the semi-finals, a team they beat decisively in a warm-up fixture ahead of the World Cup.
Fg Off Bonar started on the second row for Scotland and played the whole 80 minutes of the game.
Their defeat means they will not progress further in the World Cup, after making the quarter-finals for the first time since 2002.
The Scotland lock recently achieved her 50th cap at the World Cup in Scotland's final pool game against Canada.
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