Jones to Lead England's Red Roses in Women's Six Nations Opener Against Ireland

England's women's rugby team, led by Meg Jones, is set to defend their Guinness Six Nations title against Ireland at the Allianz Stadium. 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 match marks England's first game as World Champions, and they face an Irish team led by captain Erin King. England's head coach, John Mitchell, expressed his excitement for the game, stating that the team is ready to perform in front of a record crowd of over 75,000 fans. Jones also looked forward to the occasion, emphasizing the importance of entertaining the fans and making them want to come back and watch. The Irish team includes uncapped prop Eilís Cahill and scrum-half Katie Whelan, who are set to make their debut appearances. England is aiming to win their eighth consecutive Six Nations title, with France seen as their closest challengers. The team's success is attributed to their financial backing, which has enabled them to become the first professional outlet in women's rugby.