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 with a revamped lineup featuring seven players from the World Cup-winning squad. The team will face off against Ireland at the Allianz Stadium, marking their first match as world champions. Jones, who takes over as captain, will be joined by Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach in the back three, while four forwards from the World Cup-winning team will also start. The squad includes 19-year-old Haineala Lutui, who is poised to make her debut as a replacement. Coach John Mitchell expressed his excitement about the team's return to the Allianz Stadium, stating that the players are eager to perform in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 75,000 fans. Meanwhile, Ireland's team will be led by captain Erin King, with Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald nearing her 50th Test cap and uncapped players Eilís Cahill and Katie Whelan set to make their debuts off the bench.