Discipline only concern for dynamic England
The Guardian|April 29, 2024
Red Roses proved sky is the limit with Six Nations success but keeping 15 players on the field will be key at World Cup
Sarah Rendell
Discipline only concern for dynamic England

England Women's Six Nations campaign was formidable but it seems even more so when you look at their numbers: 270 points scored via 44 tries across five matches, with only 41 points conceded. The captain, Marlie Packer, said after the championship sealing win over France on Saturday that there are no limits in regards to what the Red Roses can achieve, which must be a daunting prospect for any opposition they face.

Last year, England were criticised for not having a dynamic attack and the team would often rely on their maul to keep the scoreboard ticking over. But this tournament has seen their attack diversify, with tries coming from every area of the pitch. The back three were particularly imposing, and responsible for scoring 18 of England's 44 tries.

Packer is not the only player who feels the sky is the limit for the Red Roses - it is a team-wide message which provides insight into how all concerned are not resting on their laurels. "I do think we have so much potential and we have so much depth," said the prop Maud Muir after England's grand slam win. "There are so many other girls coming through, I'm just really excited to see where we go in the next year or so."

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