James Parsons

I don't think we've seen that line speed focus in the female game, but it's another change that, again, has come under Whitney Hanson and her coaching staff.

So a lot to like.

They won't be happy, but they'll be absolutely ecstatic to get a result because they'd still be hurting from back-to-back losses.

But all in all, my optimism is coming from the areas that were probably concerns and now they're showing strengths in them.

Driving more, defence is still one that will need some sharpening.

Obviously the penalty try wasn't ideal, and I wouldn't say that's Canada's strength.

We know the English side will go there all day, so that's probably one blemish.

But other than that, the report card's pretty good for the first two games.

They did.

But I still think they haven't had Opeke.

They're just forcing a pass.

I think once they get a few more games on the bat, you'll see less of that.

They'll back themselves to go one more ruck.

The most important thing is they're getting results and not playing as well as I'd like.

And I like the improvement areas.

That rush D, man, that was awesome to see.

Yeah, I thought all three, like Mikel had two, it was good, but I thought Tukuafu was outstanding.

That's one of my best test matches from memory.

So, no, that Luciford trio is going very well.

Yeah, gosh, this is a hard one.