Cumbrian lock Abbie Scott captained England to a convincing women’s Six Nations 51-12 win over Wales in Cardiff.

Prop Sarah Bern and wing Jess Breach scored two tries apiece and flanker Marlie Packer crossed, too, as England - led by Keswick's Scott - claimed a bonus point after just 26 minutes.

England's Catherine O'Donnell, from Maryport, Abbie Dow, Sarah Beckett and Katy Daley-McLean all scored in the second half yesterday.

That result leaves the Red Roses top of the table, having won their first three games.

But England head coach Simon Middleton told BBC Sport: "We're definitely not taking a Grand Slam for granted - you can never do that. It's too valuable."

England now prepare to host Italy, the only other unbeaten side in the competition, on March 9 at Exeter's Sandy Park.

Middleton's team then end their Championship campaign against Scotland at Twickenham a week later.