New Six Nations dates announced

13 April 2012

England are set to face Ireland in a Six Nations decider on October 20.

Clive Woodward's side are one game from completing a Grand Slam in the competition, which has been badly disrupted because of the foot and mouth crisis.

However, the Irish side who stand in their way have also boast a 100% record from their two games so far, with three more to come at the start of next season.

To set up a tantalising final game, Ireland will have to beat Scotland at Murrayfield on September 22 and Wales at the Millennium Stadium on October 13.

Commercial partners BBC and Lloyds TSB, were consulted prior to dates being finalised.

"I am very pleased that in these difficult circumstances unanimity prevailed," said Six Nations committee chairman Allan Hosie.

"The committee were particularly appreciative of the Irish Rugby Football Union in agreeing to play two Six Nations matches on consecutive weekends."

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