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Investec Challenge 2008
England v Australia - Saturday 15th November
England v South Africa - Saturday 22nd November
England v New Zealand - Saturday 29th November
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England face Australia on 15th November in one of several back to back Investec Challenge matches at Twickenham. It w ill be the first time the old enemies have met since England's surprise victory in the 2007 World Cup Quarter Final and the Australians will feel they have a point to prove. England on the other hand will want to show that their victory in Marseille was no fluke and with the home support behind them, they will be pumped up for the ever dangerous Wallabies.
England's next Investec Challenge match is a rematch of the 2007 World Cup Final as they take on South Africa at Twickenham. For England this is a chance to pit their skills against the World Champions and avenge their narrow defeat in Paris last year. The Springboks, under new management, will want to continue their winning run against England and prove they are worthy champions. 
In their final Investec Challenge match, England take on New Zealand at Twickenham. Often the dominant force in world rugby, the All Blacks play the game with power, pace and provision and many were surprised to see them knocked out of the 2007 World Cup at the Quarter Final stages. They have a good record against England at Twickenham but Martin Johnson's team will relish the challenge and will be looking for their first victory against the Kiwi's since 2003.
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