Steve Borthwick's England rugby team is set to play in Washington DC on July 19, as part of a new summer schedule announced by World Rugby and USA Rugby. This double-header event may feature Ilona Maher for the US Eagles women's team against Fiji. With major attention on the growing rugby market in the US, the event highlights preparations for upcoming Rugby World Cups. The match at Audi Field will cap England’s summer tour, following earlier games against Argentina and a non-cap match against a France XV.
The US is a rapidly growing rugby market with strong commercial and hosting interest ahead of the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups, said Brett Robinson.
The Washington double-header will take place on 19 July at Audi Field, home of DC United in Major League Soccer.
Borthwick will be without top players selected for the British and Irish Lions in Australia but could still field exciting talents such as Henry Pollock.
Canvassed by the Guardian, sources around the US game communicated fervent hope tempered with realistic expectations that Maher will play for the Eagles against Fiji.
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