Pages

Monday, 22 November 2010

England Confirm Warm-up Games

Rugby World Cup 2011
England will play warm-up games against Wales and Ireland in the run up to the Rugby World Cup 2011, which is being held in New Zealand. 

England will face Wales at home and away on successive weekends before facing Ireland in Dublin.

England boss Martin Johnson  said: "These three games are an important element in our build-up to Rugby World Cup  2011.

"We're looking forward to playing both Wales home and away and Ireland as part of our preparation, and they should be excellent contests."

England will face Warren Gatland’s Wales at Twickenham on August 6th and then seven days later at the Millennium Stadium.  England will then play Ireland on August 27th at the Aviva Stadium before departing for New Zealand the following week.