Roses thorns cut Italy to ribbons

By SAM JACKSON

Try of the match: Abby Dow beats Sara Barattin to score in the corner
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Double: Heather Kerr

ENGLAND crushed Italy by ten tries to nil in Bedford to complete a clean sweep of victories from their autumn internationals.
The Red Roses’ powerful driving maul and scrum were imperious throughout, with Vicky Fleetwood, Poppy Cleall and Heather Kerr going over from close range in the first 25 minutes.
Abby Dow beat two players to score in the corner, with world player of the year Emily Scarratt surging through to add a fifth try.
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