Wallabies to play three home Tests against England in July, including first game at Sydney Cricket Ground since 1986
- Two sides will clash in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney between July 2 and 16
- Australia looking to avenge 32-15 defeat at Twickenham last November
The Wallabies will play Eddie Jones’ England in a three-match series in July, including the first rugby Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground since 1986, it was announced on Tuesday.
Game one will be at Optus Stadium in Perth on July 2 ahead of a clash in Brisbane the following weekend before culminating in Sydney on July 16.
The first Test will mark only the second time the two sides have met in Western Australia after the Wallabies won 27-17 in 2010.
The series then moves to the fortress Suncorp Stadium, where Australia will look to extend a 10-game win streak at the venue, including two victories over France last year and against World Cup holders South Africa.
The potential decider will be at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which hasn’t hosted a rugby Test for 36 years, with Melbourne missing out.
“We are looking forward to welcoming England and Eddie back to Australia in July for what will be a highlight on the Australian sporting calendar in 2022,” Andy Marinos, the Rugby Australia CEO, said.
“As we have a few wrongs to right from our encounter in November last year, both teams will be looking to build momentum leading into the 2023 Rugby World Cup and set down some clear markers.