Content overview: “England face Twickenham ticket slump as Springboks and All Blacks outdraw hosts for Nation”. England have been dealt an embarrassing blow ahead of the Nations Championship finals at Twickenham, with ticket demand for matches involving South Africa and New Zealand far outstripping interest in Steve Borthwick’s side. The tournament’s first edition concludes next month with six ranking matches at the home of English rugby, but the hosts are not the main attraction. The Springboks and All Blacks, perennial southern hemisphere powerhouses, are driving sales, leaving England to play in front of potentially lukewarm crowds.
This comes after England’s last outing at Twickenham ended in a 42-21 defeat to Ireland, further dampening fan enthusiasm. The finals weekend format sees the top Northern Hemisphere team face the top Southern Hemisphere team, with second playing second and so on, but England’s exact placement is yet to be determined. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.