England have confirmed they will face Wales and Ireland ahead of the 2011 World Cup.
England have agreed to play Warren Gatland’s Wales home and away on successive weekends, before taking on the Irish in Dublin.
England boss Martin Johnson said: “These three games are an important element in our build-up to Rugby World Cup 2011.
“We’re looking forward to playing both Wales home and away and Ireland as part of our preparation, and they should be excellent contests.”
England will take on Wales at Twickenham on August 6 before playing the return game at the Millennium Stadium seven days later.
The match against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium will take place on August 27 – with the England squad set to depart for New Zealand the following week.
