Dixon Delights On Debut

A strong performance, full of self-belief, from an invigorated Scotland Women side saw them putting five tries past their Dutch counterparts in Amsterdam this afternoon with a final scoreline of 33-10 to the Scots.One of four debut caps, Stirling County winger Sarah Dixon, crossed the line with only three minutes on the clock, followed by a brace apiece from fellow winger Lauren Harris (Melrose) and full back Steph Johnston (RHC). Centre Caroline Collie (OA Saints) added the extras with two penalties and a conversion. Head coach Karen Findlay said: It’s just agreat day. I’m absolutely delighted for the girls. After putting in so much hard work over the summer, we came out today and showed the rugby we’re capable of playing.Match report and interview with debut cap, Sarah Dixon will follow shortly. Scotland Women v Netherlands Women on Sunday 6 November at the National Rugby Centre in Amsterdam, kick-off 1pm local time.15 Stephanie Johnston (RHC)14 Lauren Harris (Melrose)13 Caroline Collie (OA Saints)12 Laura Steven (Murrayfield Wanderers)11 Sarah Dixon (Stirling County) * debut 10 Lisa Ritchie (Carlisle) 9 Sarah Sexton (Murrayfield Wanderers) *debut 1 Heather Lockhart (Hillhead / Jordanhill)2 Sarah Quick (Murrayfield Wanderers)3 Tracy Balmer (Worcester) (captain)4 Katherine Muir (Richmond)5 Anna Swan (RHC)6 Charlotte Veale (London Wasps)7 Ruth Slaven (Murrayfield Wanderers)8 Lindsay Wheeler (Richmond) Substitutes16 Alison Macdonald (RHC) (on for Quick, 68m)17 Suzanne McKerlie-Hex (Murrayfield Wanderers) (on for Lockhart, 60m)18 Jemma Forsyth (Hillhead / Jordanhill) (on for Muir, 52m)19 Lana Skeldon (Melrose) (on for Veale, 52m) *debut20 Tess Forsberg (Richmond) (on for Slaven, 72m)21 Katy Green (Murrayfield Wanderers) (on for Collie, 58m)22 Megan Gaffney (Murrayfield Wanderers) (on for Harris, 68m) *debut InjuredSusie Brown (Richmond) travelled with the teamHollie Davidson (Edinburgh University) Netherlands Women 1. Xandra Benthem de Grave, RUS (captain)2. Eva van Asseldonk,  NRC The Wasps3. Sylke Haverkorn, RC Zwolle4. Selina Tukker, RFC Haarlem5. Asia Udding, RUS6. Yael Belder, NRC the Wasps7. Yasmin Gunner, RC The Bassets8. Shereza Pool, SRC Thor9. Giselle Kleinen, RC The Bassets10. Anita Clarke, Amsterdamse AC11. Fenna Stomps, RUS12. Carin van der Heiden, RC The Bassets13. Lyske van der Brug, SRC Thor14. Alexia Mavroudis, RC Eemland15. Elizabeth Geertsema, Amsterdamse AC 16. Hadewijch van Hilten, RUS17. Nicole Misseldine, AAC18. Sarah Toll, AAC19. Maaike Loth, RC Waterland 20. Roos Van Beurden, RUS21. Mae-Ling Stuyt, RC Eemland22. Irith Lely, SRC Thor Referee: Claire Daniels (RFU)Assistant referees: Gert Visser and Darron Wadey (NED)4th official: Thomas Muldoon (NED)Match commissioner: Freek Burger (SARFU)