Overview
- Meg Jones was confirmed as England captain at Wednesday's Six Nations launch in London, and she pledged an authentic, supportive style of leadership for a refreshed squad.
- Head coach John Mitchell agreed a four-year contract extension and called his team "unfinished" as he pushes for a faster, back-led attack featuring players like Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach.
- England named a 38-player squad with seven uncapped selections, reflecting absences due to pregnancies for Zoe Stratford and Abbie Ward and retirements for Emily Scarratt and Abby Dow.
- England will open against Ireland at Twickenham on April 11, with more than 70,000 tickets sold and a Women’s Six Nations attendance record expected.
- The Red Roses carry a 33-match winning run into their title defense and are seeking an eighth straight crown, with France again seen as the main European threat under new coach Francois Ratier.