Overview
- Both sides stayed unbeaten after Saturday wins, with England beating Italy 61-33 in Parma and France routing Scotland 69-28 in Edinburgh to confirm a May 17 title game in Bordeaux.
- Marlie Packer scored four tries to keep England perfect and moved to 59 international tries, two short of Sue Day’s national record.
- England are short of key forwards and have now conceded nine tries in two rounds, a worrying trend as France await.
- France ran in 11 tries with standouts including young lock Siobhan Soqeta, highlighting a blend of momentum and fresh talent under coach François Ratier.
- Scotland fielded a reshaped, injury-hit side with seven changes and still earned a four-try bonus point, as coach Sione Fukofuka uses this campaign to blood new players.