EMMA Croker from Charter Alley is one of eight of England’s World Cup winners to be named in the side to take on Wales in their opening Six Nations encounter at Swansea on Sunday.

Croker, a hooker with her club side Richmond, is in the starting line-up for game in Wales.

After their trip to Wales, England face Italy at Twickenham Stoop on February 15, before they travel to Ireland on February 27.

They complete their Six Nations fixtures with a game against Scotland at Darlington on March 13 and then host France at Twickenham on March 21.