England, the reigning World Cup champions, will face Ireland with a squad featuring several uncapped players due to retirements and injuries. New captain Meg Jones emphasizes the goal of becoming the first team to win a Six Nations after a World Cup victory. Despite the changes, England remains a strong favorite, boasting a 33-game winning streak. France, finishing second last year, faces pressure as other teams improve, potentially jeopardizing their position in the tournament.
"We could be the first men or women's team to win a Six Nations after a World Cup win so that is definitely a challenge we are very aware of, she said."
"The Red Roses look like an unstoppable machine and are on a winning run of 33 games."
"The fear of being second best hangs over France every year because they cannot find a way to overcome England."
"France's improvement seems to have stalled over the years, and they could finish lower than second."
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