Mclean returns as England captain

Katy Mclean has been reinstated as England captain for Friday's Women's Six Nations match in Ireland.


The fly-half, who led England

when they won the World Cup

last August, takes over from Tamara Taylor, who has been named vice-captain.


Taylor was made England captain

for the Women's Six Nations, but their campaign began with a 13-0 defeat against Wales.


"For me, it's a massive honour," Mclean told BBC Sport on being restored to the role.


"When I was little, one of the biggest things was to captain England.

I've been very, very lucky to do that …