Red Roses coach John Mitchell reveals key quality that made Zoe Aldcroft his ideal captain
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England head coach John Mitchell has revealed that Zoe Aldcroft’s consistency set the lock apart as the perfect captain to lead the Red Roses into a home Rugby World Cup. Aldcroft has been appointed skipper in a huge year for the dominant England side, replacing Marlie Packer in the role ahead of the Women’s Six Nations. Mitchell admitted that he had been considering a captaincy switch virtually since taking the role as England head coach in 2023, with Aldcroft establishing herself as a kindred spirit and ideal leader. open image in gallery Zoe Aldcroft is one of England’s most consistent performers “I’m not a huge talker, Zoe’s not a huge talker, but at the end of the day the best place is your actions.
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