England run in 14 tries in 92-3 win at Northampton
Mitchell praises ‘outstanding’ fly-half Helena Rowland
England’s victory over Samoa was a record Rugby World Cup win for the Red Roses but the head coach, John Mitchell, said “their basics let them down” during a period in the second half where they took their foot off the gas.
The Red Roses raced to a 47-0 half-time lead but fumbled lineouts and had knock-ons which thwarted their momentum during the second half. Mitchell praised his team but said it was a task to keep up the pressure.
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