England’s journey to next year’s Rugby World Cup in France kicks off in earnest in November, with four crucial Autumn Internationals against Japan, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa.
These matches are of obvious interest in their own right, but Eddie Jones will also know their value in terms of giving his young squad experience against four of the top-10 ranked sides in world rugby.
Who will play England in the 2022 Autumn Internationals?
England will play four games in November against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
When are England’s 2022 Autumn International matches?
- England v Argentina, Sunday 2 Nov, 2.15pm GMT, Twickenham Stadium
- England v Japan, Saturday 12 Nov, 3.15 GMT, Twickenham Stadium
- England v New Zealand, Saturday 19th November, 5.30pm GMT, Twickenham Stadium
- England v South Africa, Saturday 26th November, 5.30pm GMT, Twickenham Stadium
How can I watch England’s Autumn International 2022 matches?
All four English Autumn Internationals will be broadcast live on the online streaming platform Amazon Prime. You can join Amazon Prime for £8.99 per month, with a discounted rate of £4.99 available to students.
How do I buy tickets for the matches?
There are currently no tickets available for the matches against New Zealand or South Africa, but limited tickets are still available for purchase for both Argentina and Japan matches. Visit englandrugby.com for more information.
Who is in the England squad?
Eddie Jones hasn’t announced the selection for the autumn internationals has itself called a 36-man training crew who will come together for a three-day camp from Sunday 2 October.
Jones’ final team announcement for the Autumn Internationals is expected later in October.
Who are England’s main players?
With the forwards, expect captain Courtney Lawes, Maro Itoje and Tom Curry to make a huge impact. Uncapped Saracen’s second row Hugh Tizard has received his first call-up and has been touted as a future star for his country.
In the back, Eddie Jones will likely lean on Owen Farrell’s experience, along with veteran scrum half Ben Youngs. Manu Tuilagi will also likely be involved, provided he stays fit, while the likes of Marcus Smith, Henry Arundell and Will Joseph will provide an exciting lead.
What happened last year?
England was involved in three Autumn Internationals last year. In their first match they beat an outmatched Tonga 69-3 at Twickenham before putting on a great show beat Australia 32-15.
In the final game, England braced for an early lead against South Africa before being fed back by the visitors. The home side needed a last-minute penalty from Marcus Smith to come out with a 27-26 win.
This article is regularly updated with the latest information.