England see off USA, but fail to hit top gear
Summary
England beat the United States 55-12 in New Jersey, returning to winning ways after two losses to Canada. Claudia Moloney-MacDonald scored four tries, but England’s set-piece and attacking play still need work before the Women’s Six Nations begins in April.Key Facts
- England scored nine tries, while the United States scored two.
- Claudia Moloney-MacDonald scored four tries, including two in the opening 12 minutes.
- The United States’ Hope Rogers scored its first try from close range.
- Kate Zackary scored for the United States on the final play of the match.
- England had lost twice to Canada during the previous fortnight.
- England struggled at the line-out and scrum, and the United States led in territory, possession and metres at halftime.
- The United States entered the match after a five-game winning run.
- The match took place at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.
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