United States v England: Steve Borthwick’s side add another game to US tour
England will face Washington’s United States on its last stop on the summer tour on July 19.
The fixture will be held at the 20,000-capacity Audi Stadium, and Steve Borthwick’s team is currently ranked 9th in the world above the hosts.
England has been booked for two Test series against Argentina, playing in La Plata on July 5 and in San Juan on July 12.
They won all nine previous meetings with the United States Recently occupied 43-29 in 2021.
Like that year, England will not have the strongest players, they will be selected for the Australian British and Irish Lions Tour.
This game could be a key opportunity for Borthwick to build depth in his roster and provide a game for young prospects.
The United States failed to qualify for France’s last Rugby World Cup, but claimed to win Tonga and Portugal in the fall.
The country will host the 2031 Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Bringing the top side to the country is part of the organizer’s strategy to develop the game ahead of these events.
The match will be with the United States Women’s Team (US Women’s Team) as a double-header, England’s opening rival at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, in Fiji in the second match.
New Zealand and Ireland will meet in Chicago on November 1 The famous 2018 encounter repeated in the Soldier Field.
Scotland Last summer, the same venue in Washington defeated the United States and won 42-7.
“This test series reflects our establishment of a sustainable competitive calendar to improve performance, attract rugby growth, and attract rugby growth,” said Brett Robinson, World Rugby President.
