A coaching team will be chosen by the RFU in consultation with PREM Rugby, with the selection of the match day 23 determined by senior men’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, and RFU Executive Director of Performance, Conor O’Shea.

Tickets for the match go on general sale Friday 15th August at 10am via [this link](https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2flinks.emails.rfumail.com%2fels%2fv2%2fV22kFVrNqYfp%2fLzVEakRpSlFOZ21kQlZXS21ySEJScUI3aXQrME91ZGJXK1pUdDJnLzdsNzVKMzRMcFNQcXZFM1ZkSnIvbUVDNnpoY3JwNGN2bENXZjNic0lTSStFVEI0N3ExazljOXpoZFU3WTlsK1VpUkE9S0%2f&c=E,1,_25EgUNfDVnY7wK1yNZOl8BKhNqZksmNseIN3IPn-A8IhXbEjBZwwaISpNzdCQGS71PpqC-wIQFun5x0aZnuppIzCg7xwXJb0CXsPYJXK1Y,&typo=1), with a 48-hour pre-sale now open for Bath Rugby season ticket holders and members. Adult tickets start from £25 and kids (U16) from £15, booking fees apply.

Further information around squad and coach selection, as well as future fixtures, will be communicated in due course.

Conor O’Shea said: “Any time a side representing New Zealand has set foot on English soil, it serves up a fantastic fixture and is a fitting opening to an exciting and challenging campaign for the England A team.

“The Men’s A programme has served our senior men’s team brilliantly in 2025 with a number of players earning what we hope to be the first of many caps. We look forward to developing the talents of a refreshed cohort in a testing international arena.

“The Recreation Ground has been a fantastic venue for the U20 Men in recent years with vibrant and youthful crowds that we’re confident will match the occasion of a touring All Blacks XV this November.”

Tarquin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer at Bath Rugby, said: "We are incredibly proud to host this clash between England A and the All Blacks XV.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for fans to witness top-tier international talent at our home ground, and a proud moment for our club to see several of our own players representing England.

“We look forward to welcoming supporters from across the country for what will undoubtedly be a special occasion at the Rec."