Francesca McGhie bags hat-trick as Scotland begin World Cup with win over Wales

Francesca McGhie, left, starred in Scotland’s win over Wales (Steve Welsh/PA)

Francesca McGhie stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick as Scotland started their Women’s World Cup campaign with a 38-8 bonus-point win over Wales at the Salford Community Stadium.

McGhie needed just 55 seconds to open the scoring as Wales were caught cold from kick-off and the wing touched down again after Leia Brebner-Holden’s try as Scotland established a 17-8 lead at half-time.