Overview

• Ellie Kildunne was named player of the match after scoring two tries and laying on two more in a standout display.
• England’s 11-try performance extended their winning streak to 28 matches and underlined their tournament favoritism.
• A yellow card to USA centre Alev Kelter proved pivotal, with England crossing twice during her time in the sin bin.
• England’s depth told as the forwards dominated the set piece, Lark Atkin-Davies scored twice off the bench, and Emily Scarratt appeared at a fifth World Cup.
• Next up, England face Samoa on August 30, while the United States turn to a key pool meeting with Australia; separately, Australia named Fraser McReight captain for the Cape Town Test after Harry Wilson’s knee injury.