England have reigned supreme in the Women's Six Nations for seven years. Victory over France on the final day of last year's tournament delivered a third consecutive Grand Slam and they will start the defence of their title as strong favourites to claim the clean sweep once again.

It is quite a crude question, and one that sets up the Red Roses for embarrassment if they slip up at some stage over the next five weeks, but Louis Deacon does not dodge it.

Ellie Kildunne marked her 50th cap with a second-half hat-trick of a tries as England continued their quest for a seventh successive Women's Six Nations title and fourth consecutive Grand Slam with a 67-12 rout of Wales on Saturday.