The Wallabies have been announced as the first opponents in England's four-Test 2025 autumn campaign on Saturday, November 1, three months after the British and Irish Lions' three-Test trip to Australia concludes.
It will be an eagerly-awaited rematch of last November's clash with England doubtless eager to gain revenge for Joe Schmidt's side snatching a try through Max Jorgensen with the last attack of the game in the 84th minute to prevail 42-37 in what will go down as a true Anglo-Aussie classic.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii also made his striking international debut in the Aussies' first win at 'HQ' since 2015.
That victory launched the Wallabies' spirited effort to achieve a first 'grand slam' clean sweep on a tour of the British Isles for 40 years, as they subsequently won in Wales before falling short against Scotland and Ireland.
The fixture falls outside the international window, and it will also be the first time England have played a four-Test autumn programme in a Lions year.
"We look forward to welcoming Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina in November," said England coach Steve Borthwick.
"These four matches offer a valuable opportunity for our squad to face different styles of rugby as we continue to develop."
Scotland, confirming their autumn series schedule too, announced they will play the All Blacks at Murrayfield on November 8 for the first time since 2022.
Gregor Townsend's men will also face the United States at Murrayfield a week earlier, and they'll take on Argentina on November 16 and Tonga on November 23.
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