England unveil plans for 2025 Summer tour of Argentina & USA and an England XV fixture against France XV
12/12/2024 06:00 AM
England Rugby has today announced that an England XV will take on a France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 21 June 2025 (kick-off 3.15pm).The game forms part of the preparations for England's three-Test summer tour to Argentina and the United States, with further details to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Commenting on the upcoming fixture, England Men's Head Coach Steve Borthwick, said: “This game presents an exciting opportunity to see some of the rising stars of the game in action.
"It’s always an incredible occasion when England faces France, and we’re looking forward to creating a memorable experience for everyone involved."
"The match will be a valuable opportunity for the players to test their skills against a tough opponent and strengthen their chances for tour selection."
This England XV match will be an incredible opportunity for the players not selected for the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour, to showcase their talents ahead of their own overseas trip. The plans are in place for England to take on Argentina and the United States in a cross continent tour of the Americas next Summer, to bring through some exciting new faces to the Test match stage.
Tickets for the clash will go on sale on Monday 13 January 2025, via the England Rugby website. Early-bird prices will start at just £20 for adults and £10 for under-16s. As part of the ticket, supporters will also have the opportunity to watch the RFU County Championship Finals, setting the stage for a perfect day of rugby for fans of all ages.
The action kicks off at 10am with the Jason Leonard County Championship Under 20s Division One final, followed by the Gill Burns County Championship Division One Women's final at midday. After the England XV vs France XV match concludes, the day will wrap up with the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division One Men's final at 5.15pm.
Both Kent's senior men’s team, Yorkshire's senior women’s team and East Midlands men's U20s will be looking to defend their titles after their impressive victories in last year's competition.
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