Daily Mirror

Waterman has Italy all at sea

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DANIELLE WATERMAN grabbed a hat-trick as England overpowere­d Italy 56-13.

Emily Scarratt and Lydia Thompson both crossed twice, the World Cup holders scoring 10 tries for the second game in a row.

Coach Simon Middleton made 10 changes to the team which started in Wednesday’s 56-5 demolition of Spain, and the defending champions showed their strength in depth.

Captain Scarratt said: “It was a pretty good day. There’s plenty to improve on now for a big game against the USA.”

Alex Matthews, Amy Cokayne and Tamara Taylor were England’s other try scorers.

Maria Magatti grabbed a try for Italy, who trailed 22-8 at half-time, but when Elisa Giordano crossed for their second it was no more than a consolatio­n.

 ??  ?? DEADLY Waterman was on fire with a superb hat-trick
DEADLY Waterman was on fire with a superb hat-trick

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