Doncaster Knights chosen to host international rugby union fixture
International rugby is heading to Doncaster when England and France collide in an under-19s international.
The fixture will be staged at Castle Park, the home of Doncaster Knights, on Easter Saturday (April 4) at 2pm. A spokesperson for the Knights said: "The fixture promises to be a triumph for the city, with Castle Park recognised as one of the leading stadia for rugby union in the north and the host ground for Yorkshire’s highest-placed club, Doncaster Knights.
"The Under-19s side is an avenue for England Rugby pathway players for developing their skillsets with meaningful gametime on the international circuit. The squad will consist of players eligible for Under-20s selection in the summer’s World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia. Castle Park previously hosted this fixture in 2024, with France securing a narrow 24-21 win."
Pricing for the match is set at £14 adults and £10 concessions for seated tickets or £10 adults and £7 for concessions for standing tickets. Additionally, under-16s can obtain free tickets with a paying adult.
Andy Titterrell, England under-20s men’s head coach, said: "Recent contests with France in the Men’s Pathway have been entertaining, fiercely-contested battles that have benefitted both unions’ development of players. We look forward to writing another chapter at a fantastic venue in Castle Park after kicking off the programme’s campaign against Wales.”
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