International Summary – Wigan Warriors

England scored seven more tries in the game, including a second from Anna Davies on the hour and the final try of the game on 70 minutes saw Isabel Rowe assist Emily Rudge. Isabel Rowe kicked five goals on the afternoon for a personal best 10 points on her England debut.

Try: Davies (5′, 60′), Hardcastle (8′), Hetherington (22′), Harris (25′), Travis (50′), Partington (63′), Rudge (70′)

Objectives: Rowe (5/8)

Anna Davies is sponsored by Max Therapy Sports Massage

Isabel Rowe is sponsored by BNR Engineering

France 8-40 England

Harry Smith, Brad O’Neill and Luke Thompson all started for Shaun Wane’s England side, with Tyler Dupree on the bench. On the opposite side, Tiaki Chan was also named on the bench for France.

The appearance marked Brad O’Neill’s England debut, starting at hooker. Despite an early setback when Fouad Yaha crossed for an early try, converted by Arthur Mourgue, England responded with four tries in 11 minutes from Jack Welsby, Tom Johnstone and an Ash Handley to see them 8-18 ahead at pause.

A further four tries followed in the second half, with Harry Smith instrumental in the final try of the evening – when the hooter sounded coming with a perfectly timed chip shot which allowed Tom Johnstone to slot in the corner. Four conversions from the boot of Harry Smith also contributed to the 8-40 win.

Try: Welsby (20′, 61′), Handley (24′, 26′), Johnstone (31′, 79′), Nicholson (57′), Williams (73′)

Objectives: Smith (4/8)

Harry Smith is sponsored by Bluesky Plumbing

Brad O’Neill is sponsored by Gary Bennett

Luke Thompson is sponsored by Cadena Global

Tyler Dupree is sponsored by Cheshire Wealth Partnership

Tiaki Chan is sponsored by Evergreen Accountants