England will aim to avenge last year’s agonising narrow defeats by Australia and New Zealand when they take on both sides in the 2025 Autumn Nations Series.
Steve Borthwick’s team led each match before falling to defeat late on during a miserable autumn campaign in 2024, which yielded three defeats by tier-one nations, including world champions South Africa, and a victory over Japan.
George Ford missed a last-gasp drop goal against the All Blacks, who held on to win 24-22, before Australia’s Max Jorgensen scored a late try to clinch a 42-37 victory with the final act.
England will begin the Autumn Nations Series against the Wallabies on Saturday, 1 November at Allianz Stadium.
Fiji, who beat England for the first time on their last visit to Twickenham in 2023, return to the home of English rugby the following weekend, before Borthwick’s side renew their rivalry with the All Blacks on 15 November.
England have not beaten New Zealand at home since their thrilling 38-21 win over the then world champions in 2012.
The hosts will conclude their four-game campaign at Allianz Stadium against Argentina the following Sunday.
“These four matches offer a valuable opportunity for our squad to face different styles of rugby as we continue to develop,” said England head coach Borthwick.
“The atmosphere at Allianz Stadium is always electric, and I know the players truly love every opportunity to represent our country at such a fantastic venue.”
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