Wales will face World Rugby’s top ranked sides in 2016

Wales, currently ranked 4^th in World, will continue their mantra to test themselves against the best as they line up against all eight of their highest ranked opponents over the course of fourteen fixtures next year, including facing New Zealand three times and England twice.
 
Following the RBS 6 Nations, where Wales will take on four of their top nine ranked opposition, Warren Gatland’s side will then face England (ranked 8^th) again at Twickenham on 29^th May as they prepare for their three-Test summer tour to New Zealand to take on the top ranked World Champions. 
 
Australia (2^nd), Argentina (5^th) and South Africa (3^rd) will then visit Principality Stadium as part of Wales’ autumn campaign to round off a full set of fixtures against each of their fellow top nine ranked sides.
 
Wales kick off 2016 by facing reigning RBS 6 Nations Champions Ireland (6^th) in Dublin on Sunday February 7^th.  The following weekend will see the newly-named Principality Stadium host its first event as Wales take on Scotland (9^th) in a sold-out fixture on Saturday February 13^th.
 
France (7^th) are then welcomed to Cardiff on Friday 26^th February before Wales travel to face England on Saturday 13^th March.  Wales’ Six Nations commitments conclude against Italy (12^th) at Principality Stadium on Saturday 19^th March.
 
(Tickets for Wales v France and Wales v Italy can be purchased from rugby club’s across wales, wru.wales/tickets, by calling 0844 847 1881 or in person at the WRU ticket office).
 
Wales travel to Twickenham for the capped match against England on Sunday 29^th May before they depart for New Zealand.
 
Gatland’s side will kick off their tour against the World Champions in Auckland on Saturday 11^thJune.  They will travel to the head coach’s hometown of Hamilton for a midweek fixture against The Chiefs on Tuesday 14^th June before their second test against the All Blacks in Wellington. 
 
The final clash of the series will take place on Saturday 23^rd June at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
 
Wales will welcome four teams to Principality Stadium next autumn.  They will face Australia, Argentina and South Arica as part of a four match series over consecutive Saturday’s with the fourth fixture to be confirmed.
 
RBS 6 Nations 2016
Sunday 7^th February, KO 15:00, Ireland v Wales, Aviva Stadium
Saturday 13^th February, KO 16:50, Wales v Scotland, Principality Stadium (Sold Out)
Friday 26^th February, KO 20:05, Wales v France, Principality Stadium *
Saturday 12^th March, KO 16:00, England v Wales, Twickenham
Saturday 19^th March, KO 14:30, Wales v Italy, Principality Stadium *
(* Fans can purchase tickets from their local club, wru.wales/tickets, by calling 0844 847 1881 or in person at the WRU ticket office).
 
Summer 2016
Sunday 29^th May, England v Wales, Twickenham Stadium
Saturday 11^th June, New Zealand v Wales, Eden Park, Auckland
Tuesday 14^th June, Chiefs v Wales, FMG Stadium, Waikato
Saturday 18^th June, New Zealand v Wales, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Saturday 25^th June, New Zealand v Wales, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
 
Autumn Series 2016?
Saturday 5^th November, Wales v Australia, Principality Stadium
Saturday 12^th November, Wales v Argentina, Principality Stadium
Saturday 19^th November, Wales v TBC, Principality Stadium
Saturday 26^th November, Wales v South Africa, Principality Stadium