■By BEN JAYCOCK

In charge: New captain Zoe Aldcroft
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GLOUCESTER-Hartpury lock Zoe Aldcroft has been installed as England women’s captain for 2025, taking over from the previously unbeaten Marlie Packer.
Aldcroft, who was named World Rugby’s women’s player of the year in 2021, is set to lead John Mitchell’s side into the home World Cup which kicks off in August.
The 28-year-old has undertaken the role on a number of previous occasions including the emphatic victories over Scotland and Wales in the Six Nations last year but h...