England begin with Boks in Nations Championship

STEVE BORTHWICK’S England will face rugby's hardest trip and a gruelling travel schedule when the Nations Championship kicks off next summer.

- BY ADAM HATHAWAY

The new tournament pitches England against four-time world champions South Africa, Fiji and Argentina away from home.

In November, England will host Australia, Japan and New Zealand at Twickenham, which will also stage the finals the following weekend.

With Fiji wanting to stage games away from home, England are set to play them in South Africa.