WALES were downed 46-10 at Ashton Gate as England flexed their muscles with a second successive bonus-point win in the Women’s Six Nations.

The Red Roses’ pursuit of a sixth title on the bounce continued as they backed up a 48-0 victory over Italy with another try spree.

Wales wanted to put in a big performance after being edged out 20-18 by Scotland on opening weekend but were overpowered in front of a crowd of 19,700.

Marlie Packer’s team claimed first-half touchdowns from props Maud Muir and Hannah Botterman, hooker Lark Atkin-Davies and lock Zoe Aldcroft.

Holly Aitchison kicked two conversions and, while Wales briefly held the advantage through a Lleucu George penalty, they had a mountain to climb in the second period.

That challenge soon became way too much as quickfire tries from full-back Ellie Kildunne and wing Abby Dow took England past 30 points and confirmed a 39th victory in 41 Tests against Wales since fixtures began between the two sides.

Replacement Keira Bevan touched down for Wales, with George converting, but further England tries followed through lock Rosie Galligan and Kildunne, whose second score matched her double against Italy last weekend, while Aitchison landed one further conversion.

“I am very encouraged. If I am honest, I thought we left four or five tries out on the field," said Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham.

“It is showing what we can do. It is just about being a bit more clinical.

“I am so proud of the effort. We have just got to balance that up with having that composure at the right time and once that clicks we will be a tough team to stop.”

Wales head to Cork to face Ireland on Saturday, April 13 before an Arms Park meeting with France and Principality Stadium showdown with Italy.