England overwhelm improving Wales in Women's Six Nations

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Reigning champions England made it two bonus-point wins from two games in this season's Women's Six Nations with a commanding 46-10 defeat of Wales in Bristol on Saturday.ge..

First-half tries from props Maud Muir and Hannah Botterman, hooker Lark Atkin-Davies and lock Zoe Aldcroft were an indication of England's forward power, with Holly Aitchison kicking two conversions..

Wales had briefly led through a Lleucu George penalty but the result was never remotely in doubt with England, 24-3 ahead at half-time, piling on the points in the second half as Kildunne and wing Abby Dow added further tries..

There was still time, however, for England lock Rosie Galligan and Kildunne, whose second try matched her double against Italy last weekend, to cross Wales's try-line..

Nevertheless, a 36-point margin of defeat represented progress for Wales after they were thrashed 59-3 by England in last season's Six Nations..