Mitchell sets sights on England dynasty before Women’s Six Nations

England – (Web Desk) – England head coach John Mitchell wants his World Cup winning side to do something truly special. Not just win trophies, but build something that lasts.

The Red Roses are back in action this Saturday when they take on Ireland in their Women’s Six Nations opener. It will be their first game since lifting the World Cup trophy after beating Canada back in September. And what a stage it will be. Around 75,000 fans are expected to show up, which would be a record crowd for a women’s Six Nations match.

On top of that, England will be chasing their 34th Test win in a row. Yes, 34th.

Mitchell is not shy about his ambitions either. He thinks this group of players has what it takes to dominate women’s rugby for years to come.

“This team has probably already built a legacy,” he said on Friday. “There’s an opportunity to build a dynasty, but we’re going to have to earn that right.”

He was also refreshingly honest about the road ahead. The next two years will not be easy and there will be plenty of bumps along the way. But even that, he says, is part of growing into something great.

England are not just defending a title on Saturday. They are taking the first step toward something much bigger.

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Mitchell is already setting his sights on the next World Cup in Australia in 2029.

But he warned his senior players that their World Cup triumph is not a guarantee of selection in the future.

“I’m really open-minded about selection. I’m really looking to see how people compete within the group and see how they handle that,” Mitchell said.

“The experienced girls who experienced the World Cup have had different exposures since then, which is fantastic.

“But it’s important for them to be able to manage that noise and make sure they are where their feet are.”