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England’s head coach John Mitchell insisted that his red roses are fully focused on the defense of the female crown of the Six Nations as a world cup on the trades at home.
The hosts will be firm favorites to triumph at Twickenham at the end of September when they have been looking for a first triumph in the quadrennial competition since 2014.
But while the excitement accumulates for a tournament that has already broken ticket sales records, Mitchell clearly said that the first job for his team will add another six -nations title to their collection.
England won the last six championship editions and open its campaign against Italy in York on March 23.
“We are excited by a World Cup at home,” said Mitchell. “I do not try to avoid it. But we will park this now because our work is to do the six nations.
“We have to stay focused on this. It is a really important tournament for us, we really like this tournament. We have a responsibility on the road to this tournament to connect with people who follow us, and also develop our fans base with the way we transport ourselves and we play. »»
Mitchell has appointed a new captain for the Lock Zoe Aldcroft tournament, which would also be in consideration for a row role because the head coach examines how to use his talented team.
ALDCROFT Captain of the team against Italy while the striker born in Scarborough will return to Yorkshire. There was a doubt as to if she and the rest of these members of the team involved in the Première Rugby final (PWR) (PWR) would be available for the opening match, but Mitchell confirmed that Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens players will be considered for the selection despite a short break.
Although there is a certain rotation during the tournament, England will also ask to build cohesion and connections while they are preparing for a world cup on the floor at home later this year.
“I have the end [the World Cup] In mind, ”admitted Mitchell about his selection consideration. “Many combinations you will see in the six nations will be in the end.
“It would be stupid not to select combinations not based on the thought to come. But we will not pass in 2025 with the same combination in 13 test games. We are likely to look like two combinations that work as one. Will players be offering opportunities? Yes. There is always room for a bolter, there is always room for a new player to create an enthusiasm.
“We have examined our culture, we have changed leadership and we are now playing our game. Leaving the camp, I think everyone is enthusiastic about the way we are going to play in these six nations. »»
