ENGLAND TO TACKLE THE WELSH... TWICE!

ENGLAND’S run-up to next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan will include a doubleheader against Wales and a showdown with Ireland. Twickenham will host the first Wales game on August 11, with the second in Cardiff six days later. Ireland visit Twickenham on August 31 and England will play Italy at St James’ Park, Newcastle, on September 2.