England will host a two-Check collection in opposition to Canada in September earlier than the new WXV event in New Zealand.

The Purple Roses will kick off at 14:30 BST on Saturday, 23 September at Exeter’s Sandy Park – England’s males face Chile the identical day in Lille within the Rugby World Cup (kick-off 17:45).

The venue for the second match is but to be confirmed.

England gained a fifth successive Six Nations title in April.

Their forwards coach Louis Deacon stated: “We’re delighted to be dealing with one of many world’s finest groups on residence turf.

“Canada are a robust group and current a incredible problem as we glance to construct on the success of our Six Nations marketing campaign and proceed enhancing as a squad.

“The 2-Check collection is the right preparation as we construct as much as the inaugural WXV event in New Zealand.”