Lock hopes for a repeat of deafening support at Twickenham as favourites England take on Ireland in Women’s Six Nations
The England lock Zoe Aldcroft calls for the ball as soon as she sees Sarah Beckett has punctured the French defence. The forward offloads to Aldcroft, who beats Émilie Boulard to weave her way to the line for England’s fifth try in the first half against France in their grand slam-winning match at Twickenham 12 months ago. The subsequent wall of crowd noise is what Aldcroft remembers most on a day that broke the world attendance record for a women’s rugby game.
The score went on to be nominated for World Rugby’s try of the year and it is clear to see why. It was a fluid and fast-paced attack with its buildup involving 18 passes and five rucks. Aldcroft, who ultimately lost out on the try award to Italy’s Sofia Stefan, is hunting that roar from fans once again this weekend as the Red Roses take on Ireland at the home of English rugby.
