Former England hooker Brian Moore has said the the women's national team need to be playing conditioned games against male sides in order to prepare properly for this year's World Cup.
Having captured the trophy in France in 2014, England missed out three years later in Ireland when they were beaten in the final by New Zealand. It's the Black Ferns who will be hosting the next edition of the tournament in October, and Simon Middleton's side will again be among the favourites.
On Saturday, the Red Roses opened up their Six Nations campaign with a comfortable 57-5 win in Scotland, as flanker Marlie Packer starred with a hat-trick of tries. Their bid for a fourth consecutive title is likely to come down to the final day of the Championship when they face France in Paris.
