'Phenomenal' Zoe Aldcroft named England women's rugby union captain

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Zoe Aldcroft has been installed as England women's captain for 2025, taking over from Marlie Packer, and is set to lead John Mitchell's side into the World Cup this year.

Aldcroft, who was named World Rugby's women's player of the year in 2021, has undertaken the role on a number of previous occasions including emphatic victories over Scotland and Wales in the 2024 Six Nations but has been appointed on a permanent basis. The Gloucester-Hartpury forward will be supported by Packer and Megan Jones, who have been named as vice-captains.