England cautiously optimistic fans will be able to attend Autumn Nations Cup

England hope fans can attend games at the new autumn tournament (David Davies/PA)

England are cautiously optimistic that fans will be able to attend their Autumn Nations Cup matches after the competition replacing the traditional November program was officially announced.

Eddie Jones’ World Cup finalists have been drawn in Group A alongside Ireland, Wales and Georgia, while France, Scotland, Italy and Fiji comprise Group B.