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Erin King says being named Ireland captain before the Women’s Six Nations is the “ultimate honour” after fearing her Test career was over during an injury lay-off. <\/b><\/p>\n
The 22-year-old, who recently returned from the serious knee injury that forced her to miss last year’s World Cup in England, takes over from co-captains Sam Monaghan and Edel McMahon. <\/p>\n
The Australia-born flanker made her Ireland debut in 2024 and starred in the WXV1 win over New Zealand before being named the World Rugby women’s 15s breakthrough player of the year.<\/p>\n
“I love playing with this team and representing our country alongside a special group of team-mates, and now to have the privilege of captaining the side is a hugely proud moment for me and my family,” said King, who has seven caps.<\/p>\n
“I have experienced a difficult year coming back from a serious knee injury, during which I wondered whether I’d ever have the opportunity to pull on the green jersey again, so to come back and be asked by Scott [Bemand, head coach] to take on this responsibility is the highlight of my career.”<\/p>\n
King added: “I will do my upmost to represent the team on and off the pitch with respect, dignity and the determination required of the title, doing all I can to help us grow and achieve our potential moving towards this Championship and beyond.<\/p>\n
“Although I am still young in my career, I will relish the challenge ahead and know I will have incredible support all around me, not just from the leadership group, but from Sam [Monaghan] and Edel [McMahon], from whom I have learned so much about leadership and the qualities required to represent our country and the jersey on the world stage.”<\/p>\n
Monaghan and McMahon – who was not named in Ireland’s training squad last week because of injury – had shared the captaincy since 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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