England U20s will kick off their home 2015 Six Nations campaign at Plymouth Albion RFC against Italy on February 13.
The reigning World Champions then join forces with England Women to host Scotland in a double header at Darlington Mowden Park on March 13, before facing last year’s Grand Slam’s winners France at the Brighton American Express Community Stadium on March 20.
England last visited Plymouth on their way to the 2013 Six Nations title, beating Scotland 15-6, but head to Darlington and Brighton for the first time. All games will be shown live on Sky Sports.
Head Coach Jon Callard said: “We’re looking forward to getting the season underway. While we have retained a strong core of last season’s squad, there is some really exciting talent coming through.
“The work that the regional academies do with the players is excellent and that partnership is helping us perform well at the highest level. The Six Nations is a real opportunity for us to showcase some exciting talent up and down the country. We played in Northampton and Newcastle last season, and we are at three new venues this season – it’s great to be able to take the Under 20s on the road and tap into these new audiences.”
“To have the opportunity to play the first ever game of rugby at the Brighton American Express Community Stadium is great for the game and we hope the community really get behind the match, especially in the lead up to this being used as a match venue at Rugby World Cup 2015.”
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