England Kicks Off Women's Six Nations Campaign Against Ireland with New-Look Team

England's women's rugby team, led by Meg Jones, is set to defend their Guinness Six Nations title, starting with a match against Ireland at Allianz Stadium. The team features seven players from the World Cup final victory over Canada, including Jones, who takes over as captain after Zoe Stratford's pregnancy. The Red Roses will face a strong Irish team, led by captain Erin King, with several new players making their debut. England head coach John Mitchell expressed excitement about the opportunity to play in front of a record-breaking crowd, saying, "The players relish and absolutely deserve the opportunity to perform in front of record crowds, but they also understand the responsibility that comes with that stage." With over 75,000 tickets sold, the match promises to be an electrifying experience, and Jones stated, "Our role is to be the entertainers and make sure that we provide a product that people want to come back and watch." The teams are ready to clash, with England seeking their eighth consecutive Six Nations title and Ireland looking to cause an upset.