England men’s U18 head coach, Jonathan Pendlebury, said: “We are very excited to be able to announce that we’re taking our first match of 2023 to Esher Rugby Club.

“Since last year, the men’s U18 squad has been training together in regional development camps around their school, college, and club games, and they’ve also been working hard with their academies, only this past weekend finishing the Premiership Rugby U18 Academy League. So, the France match will be a good chance for them to take what they’ve been practicing onto the pitch against a quality international opposition.”

Admission will be free for children under 18, and the club will be asking for a donation of £5 from adults wishing to enter.