Red Roses Set to Dazzle in Six Nations Opener

It's been 196 days since England's Red Roses made history by winning the Women's Rugby World Cup for the third time, entertaining a record-breaking crowd at Twickenham. Now, as the Women's Six Nations kicks off on April 11, the Red Roses are ready to put on a show once again under the lights, with their iconic anthem Swing Low ringing out as they face Ireland at the Allianz Stadium. Meg Jones will lead the team for the first time, with over 75,000 fans expected to welcome the Roses home. Jones said, 'We see our role as entertainers, and our goal is to provide a product that fans will want to come back and watch.' The Red Roses are looking to extend their record-breaking winning streak of 33 tests, and with expectations high for an eighth consecutive Six Nations title and a Grand Slam, the pressure is on coach John Mitchell to deliver. England has selected a familiar 32-woman squad, with 25 World Cup winners returning, while Ireland will be captained by Erin King after missing out on the World Cup due to injury. The tournament also sees France, under new management, looking to challenge England's dominance, while Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are seeking to disrupt the familiar hierarchy. With new coaching teams and a sense of renewal, these teams are looking to make their mark on the tournament.