- Feb 19, 2025
- 2 min read
The Rugby Football Union has confirmed the opposition heading to Allianz Stadium to take on Steve Borthwick’s squad in the 2025 Autumn Nations Series.
Australia travels to Allianz Stadium for the opening fixture of the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday 1st November, with the Wallabies securing a 37-42 victory during their last trip to London in 2024.
Australia head to England on the back of a 2024 that saw them get the better of Argentina, Wales, and Georgia, alongside the thrilling clash with England.
Fiji Rugby will then visit Allianz Stadium on Saturday 8th November. Fiji, who secured their first ever win over England in their last visit to Allianz Stadium in 2023, lifted the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup in September of 2024, having secured victories over Japan, Samoa, USA and Tonga on their way to the title.
The All Blacks are set to return to the home of English rugby on Saturday 15th November, following on from the closely contested fixture that kicked off the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. Just two points separated the teams in the latest edition of the two countries coming together, with another exciting clash between the sides confirmed for later this year.
New Zealand finished runners-up in the 2024 Rugby Championship, behind South Africa, notching up wins over England, Japan, Italy, Australia, Argentina, Fiji and Ireland in their fixture schedule for 2024.
Argentina will conclude the 2025 Autumn Nations Series with a journey to southwest London on Sunday 23rd November, having last made the trip to England in 2022. The two sides clashed twice at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, once in the group stages and once in the bronze medal final, with England coming out on top on both occasions.
Los Pumas have had an eye-catching calendar year in 2024, picking up wins over South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in the 2024 Rugby Championship, with other triumphs coming over Uruguay, France and Italy.
“We look forward to welcoming Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina to Allianz Stadium in November,” said Steve Borthwick, England men’s head coach.
“These four matches offer a valuable opportunity for our squad to face different styles of rugby as we continue to develop."
“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.”
2025 Autumn Nations Fixtures:
Saturday 1st November: England v Australia (3:10pm kick-off GMT)
Saturday 8th November: England v Fiji (5:40pm kick-off GMT)
Saturday 15th November: England v New Zealand (3:10pm kick-off GMT)
Sunday 23rd November: England v Argentina (4:10pm ki
