The Rugby Football Union has agreed to host a Friday night match between South Africa and New Zealand next year despite having previously refused to entertain the prospect of having Six Nations matches in that slot.
The World Cup warm-up match will see the Springboks and All Blacks face off just weeks before the 2023 tournament in France. It marks just the second time the heavyweights will meet at the home of English rugby.
However, even without England's involvement in the match, the decision to hold the game on a Friday night may strike fans as a little odd given their previous stance on the matter. Historically, the RFU has strongly resisted calls from the Six Nations to stage Friday night matches despite doing so on the opening night of the 2015 World Cup. But it would appear they seem keen to explore Friday matches now.
