England's Under-20s coach Mark Mapletoft is keen to play at Sixways

Sixways is to stage international rugby this winter when England's Under-20 team defend the RBS Six Nations title.

Worcester will stage all three of England's home internationals on Friday nights, kicking off with an opening game against Italy on 6 February.

France are the opponents on 13 March, with the tournament completed by the visit of Scotland on 20 March.

"We're delighted to play at Worcester," said Under-20 coach Mark Mapletoft. "We hope the fans will turn out in force.

"The recent developments at Sixways make it a magnificent stadium to visit and the crowd has always generated a fantastic atmosphere.

Miles Benjamin scored on his debut for the England Under-20s.

"Worcester fans will know that Miles Benjamin and Matt Cox were two of the players who helped England make such an impact at this level last season.

"The challenge is for the next group of young international players to follow in their footsteps.

"It's an exciting time to be working with young players of the quality we have in England and I'm sure spectators at our games will enjoy the athletic and attractive brand of rugby we aspire to play."

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