Both nations have programs in place to identify, develop, support and promote talented, qualified athletes outside of Ireland and Wales and this fixture is part of that process.

The players, who will be currently playing in England, will either have been born in their respective countries or have parents/grandparents who were, thus making them eligible for selection for the national teams.

Both sides will be arriving from 11am onwards for meetings and training sessions prior to the big event at 2.00 pm. Spectators are cordially invited to attend and there is covered grandstand seating available. The Club Bar will be open all day.

Banbury Rugby Club is located at Bodicote Park, Oxford Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4AF. There is ample free car parking, and please note that dogs (apart from assistance dogs) are not permitted onto any part of the Club.