RFU and Exeter Chiefs confirm Sandy Park to get England A international

The RFU and Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Sandy Park in Devon will host England A's match against an Ireland XV on February 20, 2027. The game is scheduled during the 2027 Guinness Six Nations, taking place one week prior to England A's fixture against Chile at Kingsholm in Gloucester.

England A head coach Mark Mapletoft and Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter both welcomed the announcement. The match will mark the venue's first men's representative fixture since England Saxons played the Irish Wolfhounds in 2012.