England will begin their inaugural Nations Championship campaign next summer by travelling to South Africa to lock horns with the two-times defending world champions.

As revealed by the Guardian in June, Steve Borthwick’s side, who are not playing the Springboks this autumn, also face fixtures against Fiji and Argentina next summer.

England last toured South Africa in 2018 and next year’s clash – likely to be at Ellis Park in Johannesburg – will be only the second meeting between the two sides since the 2023 World Cup semi-final. England keep sights on rugby’s Everest in relentless climb to game’s summit | Robert Kitson Read more

The clash with Fiji is also set to take place in South Africa in an attempt to minimise travel, as per tournament protocols. Fiji had wanted to play the m

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