England Names Squad for Women's Six Nations Opener Against Ireland

England's women's rugby team is set to defend their Guinness Six Nations title, with Meg Jones leading the charge against Ireland in the opening match. The team features seven players from the World Cup-winning squad, including Jones, who replaces former captain Zoe Stratford as she is expecting her first child. The Red Roses will face Ireland at Allianz Stadium, with a record-breaking crowd of over 75,000 fans in attendance. England head coach John Mitchell expressed his excitement for the match, stating that the team is ready to perform in front of a large crowd and that they understand the responsibility that comes with it. The team is looking to win their eighth consecutive Six Nations title, with France being seen as their closest challengers. The match will also see the debut of 19-year-old number eight Haineala Lutui, who is set to make her first appearance as a replacement.