By Paul Eddison
John Mitchell is the perfect candidate to lead the inaugural Lions Women team when they tour New Zealand in 2027 according to England legend Maggie Alphonsi.
The current Red Roses boss is unbeaten since taking over the England role in 2023, and will hope to lead them to World Cup glory on home soil next year after they have fallen at the final hurdle in the last two editions.
On each occasion, it is the Black Ferns who have denied them, but England’s record since their loss at Eden Park in a thrilling final two years ago is a perfect 20 wins from 20, including back-to back ...
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