Head coach John Mitchell names Zoe Aldcroft as England's captain for 2025, taking over from Marlie Packer with the World Cup looming.

England have named forward Zoe Aldcroft as captain ahead of the Women's Six Nations Championship in March, with the World Cup to follow in August, the Rugby Football Union said on Thursday.

Zoe Aldcroft is the new England women's rugby captain, taking over from back row stalwart Marlie Packer, and will lead her country at the 2025 World Cup.

If England’s Red Roses are to lift the Rugby World Cup later this year, it is a Yorkshirewoman who will be the first to get her hands on the trophy.

Zoe Aldcroft is set to lead England at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil after being named Thursday as the team's captain for 2025.

Zoe Aldcroft has been appointed as captain of England's women's rugby team for the Six Nations Championship in March, replacing Marlie Packer. Aldcroft, who previously led the team to victories in the 2022 Six Nations,

Marlie Packer has been replaced by Zoe Aldcroft as England Womens captain for 2025; Aldcroft will captain the Red Roses in the Six Nations and in a home World Cup; head coach John Mitchell cited the c

Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England captain for 2025 - The 28-year-old Gloucester-Hartpury forward has 58 international caps.

England have named forward Zoe Aldcroft as captain ahead of the Women's Six Nations Championship in March, with the World Cup to follow in August, the Rugby Football Union said on Thursday