Launch of August England open training day III

The Senior England Elite Player Squad will be holding their third annual summer open training day for fans on Wednesday August 11 at Twickenham Stadium.

The open sessions have proved to be hugely popular with 3,000 fans attending in 2008 and 4,500 last year.

Admission on the day to watch training is free for all fans who would like to attend.

After training the England players will sign autographs pitch side.

Provisional timings and details for the day are as follows:

1.30pm Gates open at Twickenham Stadium

2.30pm England open training starts

3.45pm Training closes

4.00pm Autograph session starts pitch side.

4.30pm Autograph session closes.

(approx)

England Team Manager Martin Johnson said “The open training sessions have proved to be very popular with the fans and the squad.

“It’s a great chance for the players, coaches and management to meet the fans who follow us every season and we hope to see another big turn out on August 11.”

Entrance for pedestrians to the England open training session will be via Twickenham Stadium Gate A off Rugby Road.

Those arriving by car should use the main entrance on Rugby Road and park in the main car park.

The viewing area for the open training session will be in the West Stand lower tier.

The Rugby Store is situated in the South Stand of Twickenham Stadium on the Whitton Road and it will be open from 10.00am on the day of the open training session and throughout the afternoon.

The World Rugby Museum situated in the East Stand will also be open from 10.00am-5.00pm and entrance tickets will be priced at a special one off rate on August 11 of just *£1!

Please note that all times are subject to change. Any time changes will be announced via www.rfu.com and through print and on line outlets.

Further information of other activities to be held on the day at Twickenham stadium will be announced in due course.

Tickets for the Investec International, England v Samoa match on Saturday November 20 are now on sale priced from £25 for adults with concessions available for juniors. All tickets are issued subject to availability and further details are available from www.rfu.com/tickets.

*All visitors to the World Rugby Museum on August 11 aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.