Jess Breach’s England debut against Canada in 2017 saw her score six tries and the roman numerals of that November date are tattooed over her ribs. The Saracens wing left a more modest impression in north London on Saturday as the Red Roses completed their two-match series victory against the same opponents.
Canada’s defence made sure Breach had to exist on rations, restricting her to a single try 10 minutes before the end. A team that has never beaten England had been reduced to 14 players for an hour after the dismissal of the flanker Gabrielle Senft, but the visitors refused to cave.
