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England Unveil 32-Player Red Roses Squad Led by Zoe Aldcroft for Home World Cup

Blending 24 World Cup veterans with eight debutants, the team aims to leverage its combined 1,374 caps in an August 22 opener against the United States

Rugby Union - Women's Six Nations - England v France - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - April 26, 2025 England's Zoe Aldcroft lifts the trophy as she celebrates with her team mates on the podium Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
Rugby Union - 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup - England Squad Announcement - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - July 24, 2025 The newly announced England players pose for a team group photo Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Rugby Union - 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup - England Squad Announcement - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - July 24, 2025 The newly announced England players reacts as they pose for a team group photo Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Rugby Union - 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup - England Squad Announcement - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - July 24, 2025 England's Sadia Kabeya reacts as she poses for a team group photo Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Overview

  • John Mitchell’s squad comprises 18 forwards and 14 backs whose collective 1,374 international caps reflect England’s depth
  • Zoe Aldcroft will captain her country in her third World Cup, supported by vice-captains Marlie Packer and Megan Jones
  • Emily Scarratt will become the first England player to compete in five Rugby World Cups after recovering from a career-threatening neck injury
  • Eight players, including Abi Burton, May Campbell and Emma Sing, will make their tournament debuts on home soil
  • England enter the tournament as odds-on favourites after winning 50 of their last 51 matches and seek their first World Cup title since 2014