To those back in Britain enduring another 'beast from the east', it may seem like winter is neverending. But for England's cricketers, a long odyssey under the southern hemisphere sun has just one more stage to go.
Ahead of Rugby World Cup™ beginning in Japan in September 2019, Wales add England and Ireland warm-up games to their World Cup preparations. Warren Gatland's side will first face England in back-to-back fixtures on 11 August at Twickenham and then on 17 August at the Principality Stadium. Wales will then take on Ireland on 31 August at the Principality Stadium with round two on 7 September at the Aviva Stadium.