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.