Jones Set to Lead England's Red Roses in Women's Six Nations Opener Against Ireland
England's rugby team, led by Meg Jones, is gearing up to face Ireland in the Women's Six Nations opener, marking their first match as World Champions. The team features seven players from the World Cup final victory over Canada. Jones takes the reins as captain, replacing Zoe Stratford, who is expecting her first child. The Red Roses will play at the Allianz Stadium, where they will look to defend their Guinness Six Nations title. The match is expected to draw a record crowd of over 75,000 fans. Captain Erin King will lead the Irish team, with Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald poised to achieve 50 Test caps. The stage is set for an exciting competition, with England aiming to secure their eighth consecutive Six Nations title.