Jones To Captain Red Roses In Stratford Absence

Jones will person nan knowledgeable duo of hooker Amy Cokayne and number 8 Alex Matthews arsenic her vice captains.

England statesman their defence of their Women's Six Nations title against Ireland connected 11 April.

Jones was calved and raised successful Cardiff, but moved crossed nan separator to England arsenic a teen and qualifies for nan Red Roses done her English mother.

She made her England debut arsenic an 18-year-old fly-half successful a 26-7 conclusion by New Zealand successful July 2015. She has besides starred successful Sevens, travelling to nan 2016 Olympics successful Rio de Janeiro pinch Great Britain and past playing astatine Paris 2024.

When her Sevens statement was scrapped successful 2020 arsenic portion of Covid cost-cutting measures, Jones worked arsenic a transportation driver to make ends meet. Both Jones' parents died wrong 4 months of each different successful 2024 and she has spoken astir playing done grief.

She started 12 of England's 13 matches past year, only sitting retired nan 38-5 triumph complete Italy successful March.

"Meg reflects our values," said Mitchell.

"Her personality, capabilities and activity are hugely valuable to nan Red Roses squad.

"She brings an infectious power that lifts those astir her and has had a immense power connected our civilization and connections complete nan past 3 years.

"Not only is Meg highly respected, but she besides consistently produces high-level performances and leads by illustration each clip she takes to nan field."

England person won nan past 7 Women's Six Nations and are connected a tally of 33 successive wins - stretching backmost to conclusion successful nan Rugby World Cup last of 2022.