Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England captain for 2025

The 28-year-old Gloucester-Hartpury forward has 58 international caps.

Zoe Aldcroft will lead England into this summer’s Women’s Rugby World Cup — Zoe Aldcroft will lead England into this summer’s Women’s Rugby World Cup (Gareth Fuller/PA)

By PA Sport staff

January 09, 2025 at 10:15am GMT

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