Ireland will host England in World Cup warm-up game

Ireland will play England in a warm-up game next summer ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand.

The tester for Declan Kidney’s side will be played in the Aviva Stadium on 27August before the national sides depart for New Zealand the following week.

Ireland last played England at Twickenham in February in the Six Nations. They won that one, 20-16.

England will also play Wales at Twickenham Stadium and the Millennium Stadium prior to the Ireland game.

Kick-off time and ticketing details for the game will be confirmed in due course.