Rugby world powers to take on Ireland at Aviva stadium

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have today announced the dates and kick-off times for the Guinness Series international games to take place this November.

All of the Guinness Series games will take place in the Aviva Stadium, with current World Cup holders South Africa opening the Guinness Series on November 6 with a 5.30pm kick-off.

To mark the special occasion, South Africa has waived its right and unique rugby tradition where the visiting team wears its home jersey when there is a clash of colours.

This will allow the Ireland team to wear its famous green jersey for the first international game in the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland will play a further three internationals during November with Samoa the next visitors to the Aviva Stadium a week later on November 13 with a 2.30pm kick-off.

The New Zealand team will make their first appearance at the Aviva Stadium with another 5.30pm kick off on November 20 and the Guinness Series will finish on a Sunday with the visit of Argentina on November 28 at 2.30pm.

2010 Guinness Series Fixtures:

Ireland v South Africa (Saturday November 6, 5.30pm)

Ireland v Samoa (Saturday November 13 , 2.30pm)

Ireland v New Zealand (Saturday November 20, 5.30pm)

Ireland v Argentina (Sunday November 28, 2.30pm).