With 94 points scored in their first two matches in the Women’s Six Nations, England are in good form under Jon Mitchell.
And the good news for Red Roses fans is that it’s just getting started.
On Saturday Mitchell’s team scored eight tries to beat Wales 46-10 at Ashton Gate in front of 19,705 fans – a record crowd for a Red Roses home game away from Twickenham.
But it was their strength in depth that will surely be most pleasing to Mitchell.
The New Zealander was open to giving players chances to impress ahead of a home World Cup in 2025 and seven changes to his side from victory over Italy showed just that.
He also pointed out that Mitchell was right when he said his team can play “three different types of games,” with personnel for each occasion.
At the back, a fresh center combination of Tatiana Heard and Megan Jones brought a nice balance of strength and speed.
“They were very dynamic and really troubled the Welsh back line, they were popping up everywhere,” said former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett. The BBC’s Daily Rugby Union.
“If they are talking about this fast rugby, then they should only be playing players who are able to spot the gaps and exploit them.”
Before the game, Mitchell said he saw Emily Scarratt as Inner Center, despite spending most of her career at outside center.
Helena Rowland started in the number 13 shirt against Italy, but a late-tournament injury opened the door for Jones to show Mitchell he can play his own. fast paced offensive game.
“Whenever we get a turnover, I try to grab the ball as much as I can,” he told BBC Sport. “I love unstructured play – that’s where I thrive.”
The 27-year-old was a threat throughout the game with her sharp footwork, clever kicking and ball skills, even showing confidence on a break from her 22 to set up England’s third try.
“Meg Jones can make something out of nothing with her off-target pace,” said 2014 World Cup winner Kat Merchant. The BBC’s daily Rugby Union.
But it is not only in the centers where the Red Roses are struggling to accommodate all their talent.
Lock Rosie Galligan was named player of the match for her all-action display that disrupted the Wales line-out before scoring.
“She was everywhere. Every time you looked she was doing something and she’s one of those players who doesn’t just do the flashy stuff but the hard graft,” Merchant added.
Fellow second-row Zoe Aldcroft, who won her 50th cap, also scored, before the experienced Abbie Ward came on as a substitute as she returned to international rugby after giving birth in July.
Elsewhere, fly-half Holly Aitchison responded positively to Zoe Harrison’s Parma performance, and substitute Connie Powell made several impressive runs in an impressive second-half performance.
Powell has been promoted to the bench in the absence of regular first-team player Amy Cockayne and the 23-year-old is another player who has thrived under Mitchell’s guidance.
“We continue to create competition in the group, which is fortunate from my point of view and makes my life difficult in selection,” Mitchell added.
A third successive Grand Slam and sixth Six Nations title in a row is already on the cards, but their strength in depth will stand them in good stead for the future.