In 2018, Hunter’s former England head coach Simon Middleton tipped his captain to take over his position sooner or later.
Requested whether or not Scarratt or Hunter, who’ve a mixed complete of 260 worldwide caps, have the aptitude to take over as head coach for the following World Cup in 2033, Mitchell stated: “Most positively. I’ll in all probability be an outdated man by then, in my 70s I feel.”
He added: “They’ve been challenged for a very long time of their careers and they’re extraordinarily curious.
“You do not play over 100 Check matches or turn into the most-capped English ladies’s participant in historical past if you do not have a robust work price.
“You will have two fantastic people who find themselves genuine, straightforward to work with and enjoyable to work with.”
A problem for Scarratt, which Hunter has already needed to navigate, is teaching her former team-mates.
Scrum-half Natasha Hunt seems repeatedly on Scarratt’s podcast, ‘The Good, the Scaz and the Rugby’, and the pair have been room-mates in camp.
Pre-recorded reveals will nonetheless exit however Scarratt can be totally centered on teaching through the Six Nations.
“She [Hunt] tried [to still room with me], she tried fairly onerous,” she joked.
“Mo [Hunt] is rooming with Marlie Packer. So for anybody who was involved, she is secure and properly sorted.
“There are specific issues that I can not speak to Mo about any extra as a result of there is a component the place it isn’t applicable for gamers to know sure issues.
“Clearly they know who I’m. I do know who they’re. There isn’t a level attempting to faux like we [former team-mates] should not pals or that we will not share a joke with each other. That will nearly be weirder.”
Solely three feminine head coaches have been in cost on the final World Cup (France, Australia and Japan).
Scarratt stated it’s too early to think about sooner or later taking over that position however she stays captivated with rising alternatives for feminine coaches.
“Basically, we have to do a greater job – whether or not that’s upskilling, making it extra accessible or exhibiting that it’s seen – for extra folks to be within the sport and to then transfer into these roles,” she added.
“There may be nonetheless in all probability a scarcity of individuals out there to do this, except for ex-players. It is extremely cool to see ladies in these roles.”
