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

England's rugby team, led by Meg Jones, is set to defend their Guinness Six Nations title against Ireland, with seven players from the World Cup-winning squad included. Jones takes over as captain after Zoe Stratford's pregnancy announcement, and will play at outside centre. The team features a mix of experienced players and new talent, with 19-year-old Haineala Lutui poised to make her debut as a replacement. England head coach John Mitchell expressed his excitement for the tournament, stating that the players are ready to perform in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 75,000 fans at Twickenham. Ireland, led by captain Erin King, will also feature several new players, including uncapped prop Eilís Cahill and scrum-half Katie Whelan. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make a strong start to the tournament.