| 42-year-old Burgess was the only survivor of the original Wales Women v England Women fixture two decades ago, yet there was no fairytale ending as last year's Women's Rugby World Cup runners-up bludgeoned their way to a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam to maintain their unbeaten record against Wales Women.
After a dominant start from Wales Women the tables turned and the England Women began to threaten. They were rewarded after fifteen minutes by a try from wing Danielle Waterman, who finished off a well-worked back line move in the corner.
Welsh kicker Non Evans narrowly missed a penalty just before the break and then Karen Andrews further extended the lead by slotting over a penalty after Wales Women were penalised for consistently killing the ball. To add further frustration for the home side Cardiff Quins wing Amber Penrith crossed for England Women's second try to give the title chasers a commanding 13-0 half-time lead.
Andrews added a second penalty nine minutes into the second half and then Burgess was sent to the bin for holding on after 66 minutes. England Women quickly capitalised on their advantage and openside flanker Maggie Alpohonsi sent Waterman over for her second try which Andrews converted.
Andrews rounded off her afternoon with a try and conversion to bag fifteen points in the match. Wales Women finished with three wins in the campaign, beating Ireland Women, Scotland Women and Italy Women, but ended the season with No.8 Kylie Wilson joining Burgess in retirement.
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