England's Transformative Lineup for Women's Six Nations Showdown

England makes three changes for the Women's Six Nations match against Ireland.

England's head coach John Mitchell has made significant alterations to the starting XV for the crucial Women's Six Nations encounter against Ireland. World Cup-winning number eight Alex Matthews returns after suspension. Props Maud Muir and Hannah Botterman also come into the lineup. Captain Zoe Aldcroft and Sadia Kabeya feature in the back row. The team is aiming for a seventh consecutive Six Nations title ahead of the Rugby World Cup in August.

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