The Autumn Nations Series returns with a bang this November as the world’s best rugby teams go head to head in 21 mouthwatering fixtures. While no trophy is up for grabs, the next five weekends will help decide world rankings and show each nation’s form in the early stages of the new World Cup cycle.

The 20-minute red card has proved popular in Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship and will now be trialled in the northern hemisphere for the first time

All you need to know about the opening weekend of the Autumn Nations Series, kicking off with two exciting Test matches in London and Edinburgh.