'Running out to banner with my face not something I expected'

Having reached her 50th cap for Scotland, captain Rachel Malcolm has "never felt more loved" by her team-mates and family who made the trip to South Africa to watch her reach the milestone.

"Nelly (Helen Nelson) stepped up and said a few lovely words about me but passed the cap to my dad who is my biggest inspiration, role model, support and constant," said Malcolm after the Scots' 19-0 WXV2 win over Italy in Cape Town.

"Since I was 11 years old and travelling for hockey, he's never not been on a touchline or sideline and he's travelled all over the world and I feel super fortunate to have his, my mum's and family's support."

The back-rower, 33, got a surprise when she made her way on to the pitch.

"Running out first and seeing a massive banner with my face on it was not something I expected but it's just them to a tee," she said.

"They've always got my back and they've picked me up more times than I can count.

"Today is far more for them than it is for me because I absolutely wouldn't be here or have 50 caps without them."