Erin King, the captain of the Ireland women's rugby team, is set to return to the field for the Women's Six Nations opener against England at Twickenham after recovering from a knee injury that kept her out of the Rugby World Cup. The 22-year-old flanker expressed her emotions about returning almost a year to the day since her injury, stating, "It means everything" to lead her team against the world champions. The match is expected to attract a record crowd of 75,000, as England seeks its eighth consecutive Six Nations title. King acknowledged the team's previous heavy defeat to England, where they lost 88-10 in 2024, but believes they have learned from that experience. She emphasized the importance of focusing on their game plan while also enjoying the atmosphere of the stadium. Following the match against England, Ireland will face Italy at home in Galway, followed by a match against France, and conclude the championship with home games against Wales and Scotland. King is determined to embrace the challenge and inspire her team to perform well despite being underdogs.