London, Oct. 23 -- England great Emily Scarratt says she could have prolonged her playing career, but that winning a second Rugby World Cup felt like the perfect conclusion to 17 years in the Test game.
"I probably could have done a bit more, but I don't think I needed to," the 35-year-old told Rugby union Weekly. "That's why it feels right.
"It is the perfect time to call it a night. I have had an amazing time, I am in a good place, I can make this decision on my own terms."However, Scarratt, who announced her retirement from playing on Tuesday, admitted she has found stepping away tough, reports BBC.
"I have been overwhelmed, and probably a bit unsure about how I feel," she added.
"It's been in my mind for a little while, but it is on...