The Autumn Nations Series kicks off Nov. 1 with a fierce matchup between England and Australia. The match begins at 11:10 a.m. ET from Allianz Stadium.

England has enjoyed a solid break since the Six Nations, which wrapped up in March with France claiming the title. 

Since then, England has remained undefeated, winning test matches against Argentina (35-12, 22-17) and the USA (40-5).

Australia enters straight from The Rugby Championship, which concluded less than a month ago. That could mean a tired squad — or a more cohesive one. 

The Wallabies secured a 19-15 victory over Japan on Oct. 25.

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The last five meetings between England and Australia are nearly even, with England taking three wins and Australia two. The Autumn Nations Series opener likely will come down to stamina and synergy.

With PREM Rugby underway, fans have seen England’s top players sharpen their skills at the club level. 

Here’s a breakdown of which professional clubs the star England players call home:

Where Do England Rugby Players Compete Professionally?

England team to play Australia

1. Fin Baxter - Harlequins
2. Jamie George - Saracens
3. Joe Heyes - Leicester Tigers
4. Maro Itoje - Saracens
5. Ollie Chessum - Leicester Tigers
6. Guy Pepper - Bath Rugby
7. Sam Underhill - Bath Rugby
8. Ben Earl - Saracens
9. Alex Mitchell - Northampton Saints
10. George Ford - Sale Sharks
11. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso - Exeter Chiefs
12. Fraser Dingwall - Northampton Saints
13. Tommy Freeman - Northampton Saints
14. Tom Roebuck - Sale Sharks
15. Freddie Steward - Leicester Tigers

Replacements

• 16. Luke Cowan-Dickie - Sale Sharks
• 17. Ellis Genge - Bristol Bears
• 18. Will Stuart - Bath Rugby
• 19. Alex Coles - Northampton Saints
• 20. Tom Curry - Sale Sharks
• 21. Henry Pollock - Northampton Saints
• 22. Ben Spencer - Bath Rugby
• 23. Fin Smith - Northampton Saints

Autumn Nations Series Rugby Schedule 2025

Week 1 - Nov. 1

• England vs. Australia
• South Africa vs. Japan
• Scotland vs. USA
• Ireland vs. New Zealand

Week 2 - Nov. 8-9

• Ireland vs. Japan
• Scotland vs. New Zealand
• England vs. Fiji
• Italy vs. Australia
• France vs. South Africa
• Wales vs. Argentina

Week 3 - Nov. 15-16

• Italy vs. South Africa
• England vs. New Zealand
• Wales vs. Japan
• France vs. Fiji
• Ireland vs. Australia
• Scotland vs. Argentina

Week 4 - Nov. 22-23

• Wales vs. New Zealand
• Ireland vs. South Africa
• France vs. Australia
• Italy vs. Chile
• Scotland vs. Tonga
• England vs. Argentina

Week 5 - Nov. 29

• Wales vs. South Africa

World Rugby Rankings: Where Things Stand Before Autumn Nations (Oct. 27)

See the official rankings on World.Rugby here.

1. South Africa 92.20
2. New Zealand 90.02
3. Ireland 89.83
4. France 87.82
5. England 87.64
6. Argentina 83.82
7. Australia 83.30
8. Scotland 81.57
9. Fiji 81.16
10. Italy 77.77
11. Georgia 74.69
12. Wales 74.05
13. Japan 73.25
14. Spain 69.12
15. USA 67.40
16. Samoa 66.94
17. Chile 66.72
18. Tonga 66.66
19. Uruguay 66.59
20. Portugal 66.44

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