Meg Jones to captain England at Women’s Six Nations with Zoe Stratford pregnant
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Jones was vice-captain in Red Roses’ World Cup triumph
Centre to lead team in Six Nations opener against Ireland
Meg Jones has been chosen to lead England’s world champions in 2026 after the regular Red Roses captain, Zoe Stratford, announced her pregnancy on Wednesday. Jones, who was vice-captain when England beat Canada to lift the World Cup last September, will take over from Stratford for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations. England kick off their campaign against Ireland on 11 April at Twickenham when a tournament-record crowd of more than 60,000 will be in the stands. Continue reading...