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Women's Six Nations: Why 'muted' England's Six Nations dominance remains a concern

Concerns Linger Despite England's Dominance in Women's Six Nations

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Another day, another emphatic win for England. The Red Roses jamboree roared into Bristol, attracting a record crowd for their third consecutive match at this Six Nations, bringing with it a sea of white shirts, red cowgirl hats, and rose-petal headwear galore. And, most importantly, tries.

Fresh from crossing 12 times against Scotland at Murrayfield last week, England scored another 10 tries in a 62-24 victory over Wales. This result leaves John Mitchell's side top of the table with maximum points from three matches. With a fifth consecutive Triple Crown secured, they remain on course for a record eighth straight Women's Six Nations title.

Impressive statistics, but attack coach Emily Scarratt told BBC Two the dressing room felt a little "muted" after the game. England won comfortably and extended their record unbeaten run to 36 Tests, but this wasn't the steamrollering many expected, as Wales surprised them by scoring four tries.

Key observations from the match include:

  • England's poor discipline, giving away nine penalties.
  • Sloppy handling that needs addressing before facing title rivals France in round five.
  • Wales scored two tries in the final 10 minutes, showcasing their ability to challenge the dominant side.

Despite this routine win, concerns about the predictability of the Six Nations persist. England has won 37 consecutive matches, with their last defeat against France in 2018. They have maintained an average of 53.4 points per match while conceding only nine, highlighting their dominance.

This year alone, they have scored 179 points, including 27 tries, while conceding 43, all without more than a dozen players due to various absences. If France secures victories over Ireland and Scotland, and England produces an expected win over Italy, they will head to Bordeaux for a fifth consecutive Grand Slam decider.

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