Red Roses Set to Dazzle in Six Nations Opener

It's been 196 days since England's Red Roses triumphed in the Women's Rugby World Cup, thrilling a record-breaking crowd at Twickenham. Now, with the Women's Six Nations kicking off on April 11, the team is ready to dazzle once more under the lights, with their iconic anthem Swing Low ringing out as they face Ireland at the Allianz Stadium. Meg Jones will lead the side for the first time, while over 75,000 fans are expected to welcome the team home. With four players, including former captain Zoe Aldcroft, out due to pregnancy, the Red Roses are looking to extend their 33-test winning streak. England coach John Mitchell has selected a familiar 32-woman squad, featuring 25 World Cup winners, with Haineala Lutui earning her first cap. The team is under pressure to deliver an eighth consecutive Six Nations title and a Grand Slam. Meanwhile, France, under new management, will look to challenge England's dominance, while Ireland, Scotland, and Wales aim to shake up the tournament's hierarchy.