Ex-captain lifted World Cups in both white-ball formats and won five Ashes series
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Aldcroft replaces Packer as England captain for 2025
England's Zoe Aldcroft (centre) is tackled by Wales's Lleucu George (right) during the Women's Six Nations match at Ashton Gate, Bristol, March 30, 2024
ZOE ALDCROFT has replaced Marlie Packer as England Women’s captain for 2025.
Gloucester-Hartpury forward Aldcroft, who has 58 international caps, will lead the Red Roses for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations and this summer’s home Rugby World Cup, which starts in August.
The 28-year-old has previously captained her country on a number occasions, having first taken the role for a 89-0 victory over the United States in November 2021.
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