Holly Aitchison starts at fly half as Red Roses return to action in Women’s Six Nations opener

Holly Aitchison is handed a start at fly half in England's Women's Six Nations opener - (Getty Images)

Holly Aitchison will start at fly half for England against Ireland as the Red Roses return to action for the first time since winning the Rugby World Cup in September.

Aitchison will steer John Mitchell’s side as they revisit the scene of their final triumph, with a close-to-capacity crowd expected for their Women’s Six Nations opener at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.