Meg Jones To Captain England At Women’s Six Nations With Zoe Stratford Pregnant

Meg Jones has been chosen to lead England’s world champions successful 2026 aft nan regular Red Roses captain, Zoe Stratford, announced her gestation connected Wednesday.

Jones, who was vice-captain when England hit Canada to assistance nan World Cup past September, will return complete from Stratford for nan upcoming Women’s Six Nations. England footwear disconnected their run against Ireland connected 11 April astatine Twickenham erstwhile a tournament-record crowd of much than 60,000 will beryllium successful nan stands.

The 29-year-old centre said: “Firstly, I’m really excited for Zoe and wish her and Strats [Luke, Zoe’s husband] each happiness connected their news. It’s a immense honour to person been named skipper of nan Red Roses. Mitch [coach John Mitchell] and I person built a beardown narration complete nan past 3 years and it’s a awesome emotion to person his spot to lead nan group on pinch a tight activity team.”

Jones will beryllium supported by vice-captains Amy Cokayne and Alex Matthews. Marlie Packer was a vice-captain past twelvemonth but has not been retained successful that role. Jones, who has 33 caps for England, earned a World Rugby Player of nan Year information past year.

Mitchell, who signed a statement hold successful January, added: “Meg reflects our values; 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.”

The Red Roses Women’s Six Nations squad will beryllium announced connected Friday. The squad will bid to triumph their eighth Six Nations title successful a statement and widen their world grounds 33-match winning run.