England legend tips Breach for the top

Rugby

West Sussex rugby star Jess Breach has the world at her feet if her try-scoring exploits in the Women’s Six Nations are anything to go by, insists Red Rose legend Maggie Alphonsi.

The 21-year-old from Chichester, who was one of 28 players awarded full-time contracts for 2019 in January, is the top scorer in this year’s Championship with five tries from three games.

She opened her account in the victory over Ireland at Donnybrook before scoring a double in the wins against France and Wales to put England on course for the title and a Grand Slam.

And having also impressed for England Sevens last year, Alphonsi believes the Harlequins winger possesses the confidence in her own ability to take her to the very top of the game.

“Jess Breach is only 21, so she’s still young, but she acts wise beyond her years and is scoring lots of tries,” said Alphonsi, who was speaking on behalf of Land Rover during a HITZ session at The Rec to celebrate International Women’s Day.

“It helps she has experience around her.”

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