England captain Zoe Aldcroft ready for World Cup final: ‘It is our time now’
England ‘excited’ for Women’s Rugby World Cup final at sold-out Twickenham
- England, captained by Zoe Aldcroft, are set to compete against Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final at a sold-out Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
- A record crowd of approximately 82,000 will attend as England aim to secure their first World Cup title since 2014, following defeats in the last two finals.
- Aldcroft expressed the team's excitement and readiness, highlighting three years of preparation and their eagerness to embrace the occasion and the new era for women's rugby.
- Canada enters the final as a strong contender, having demonstrated impressive form throughout the tournament, including knocking out the defending champions in the semi-finals.
- England head coach John Mitchell acknowledged Canada's outstanding performance and expects a challenging 80-minute contest, showing significant respect for their opponents.