"Everton have been offered the chance to host England's Nations Championship game against Fiji in July at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in what would be their first match in England held away from Twickenham since 2019. The 11 July Test against Fiji is an away fixture for England in their second game of the inaugural Nations Championship after they face South Africa in Johannesburg the previous week."
"World Rugby, the Six Nations and Sanzaar have all given their blessing on the proviso that the game is not held at England's home ground of Twickenham for integrity reasons. While the contract has yet to be signed, Everton's new stadium is understood to be the preferred option for all parties, with negotiations over the terms of the agreement still ongoing."
"There are relatively few other options available, as Wembley, the Emirates Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium all have gigs booked during July, while neither Manchester United or City have been approached. England games away from Twickenham are relatively rare, and the Rugby Football Union is privately delighted at being given an unexpected opportunity to take the national team on the road."
Everton have been offered the chance to host England's Nations Championship match against Fiji at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on 11 July, marking a rare England home fixture away from Twickenham. The fixture was initially scheduled in South Africa during England's summer tour but the Fiji Rugby Union requested a switch to England. World Rugby, the Six Nations and Sanzaar approved the move provided the game is not played at Twickenham. Contract negotiations are ongoing and Everton's new stadium is the preferred neutral option. Several major UK stadiums are unavailable in July, and the RFU welcomes the opportunity to take the national team on the road. World Rugby sanctioned the switch partly to support smaller unions lacking suitable venues.
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