England boss John Mitchell believes their Six Nations grand-slam triumph over France will only help the Red Roses raise their game as thoughts shift to reaching the World Cup final.

TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright was invited down to Pennyhill Park by Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton to find out how England are preparing for the World Cup.

Stratford, who is back plying his trade at Hartpury RFC, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the club’s player pathway.