Abby Dow scores four as England run in twelve tries to thump Italy

DOMINANT DISPLAY: England secured a dominant 68-5 bonus-point victory over Italy in the second round of the Women’s Six Nations. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Four tries from Abby Dow and a hat-trick from Jess Breach fired England to a dominant 68-5 bonus-point victory over Italy at Franklin’s Gardens.

A much-changed England – following injuries to Poppy Cleall and Amber Reed and the retirement of captain Sarah Hunter – returned to the top of the Six Nations table.