England A set to return again in November

The RFU have announced that England A will return later this year to face Australia A at the Twickenham Stoop.

The sides will face each other on Sunday November 17, the day after England’s senior side host world champions South Africa at Twickenham.

It will be England A’s second fixture in 2024 following a 91-5 victory over Portugal at Welford Road in February.

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Gloucester boss George Skivington led England to victory over Os Lobos, but the coaching team for the upcoming match is yet to be announced.

As he did in Feburay, Steve Borthwick will select the matchday 23 alongside RFU Executive Director of Performance Conor O’Shea.

The fixture with Portugal featured Harlequins loosehead prop Fin Baxter, who went on to earn his first senior cap and play a prominent role against the All Blacks in July.

Bath lock Charlie Ewels captained England A at Welford Road, and also returned to the senior set-up for the tour of Japan and New Zealand, although a red card against the Brave Blossoms put an end to his tour. 

“We are delighted to confirm this fixture for England A,” Conor O’Shea said.

“England A is a great platform for the country’s next best players to showcase what they can do while representing the country. It gives Steve Borthwick and his staff the chance to see players outside of their club environment, and the players the opportunity to impress.

“A fixture against an Australia A side will pit our players against really tough opposition, and work continues on to secure more playing time for the A team in the near future. We are looking forward to taking England A to The Stoop for what I’m sure will be a great game of rugby!”