Jones Set to Lead England's New-Look Team in Six Nations Opener Against Ireland

England's rugby team, led by Meg Jones, is gearing up to defend their Guinness Six Nations title against Ireland. The team features seven players from the World Cup final victory over Canada. Jones takes over as captain, replacing Zoe Stratford, who is expecting her first child. The Red Roses will face Ireland at Allianz Stadium, with a record-breaking crowd of over 75,000 fans expected to attend. England head coach John Mitchell expressed his excitement, stating that the team is ready to perform in front of a massive crowd. Jones also shared her enthusiasm, saying that the team's role is to entertain and provide a product that fans will want to watch. The Irish team, led by captain Erin King, will feature Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald, who is set to reach 50 Test caps, and uncapped players Eilís Cahill and Katie Whelan. England is aiming to win their eighth consecutive Six Nations title, with France being their closest challenger. The team's success is attributed to their financial backing, which has enabled them to become the first professional outlet in the women's game.