Here’s who Ireland will play in their Rugby World Cup warm up games

Here's what is on the slate for Joe Scmidt's men this summer

As revealed by Wales yesterday, we already knew that we would be facing Warren Gatland's side home and away in August but now the IRFU have released Ireland's full World Cup warm up schedule. Ireland wil kick off preparation with a game against Wales in Cardiff on August 8 and a week later, on Saturday August 15, we will face Scotland at Aviva. The return game against Wales in Dublin will take place on August 29 and the final warm-up match will be against England, in Twickenham, on September 5. Ireland will begin their World Cup campaign against canada in Cardiff on September 19. Ticket prices and kick-off times for the summer games will be announced early next year.