Wales and Scotland to clash in Cardiff in November

Scotland and Wales are set to face off in a brand-new fixture this November as part of an extended Autumn Series.

Gregor Townsend’s side will face their NatWest 6 Nations rivals in Cardiff on Saturday November 3 and contest the ‘Doddie Weir Cup’, as both teams support the former Scotland and British & Irish Lions player who has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

Scotland play seven of the top 10 World Rugby ranked teams during 2018 across a 12-match schedule, with five home and seven away matches.

The Wales game will provide test-level build-up for both sides' November Tests, as Scotland face Fiji, South Africa and Argentina.

Scotland last contested four November fixtures back in 2004 with all the matches then being played at home, meaning 2018 will be the first time an away fixture is contested by the Scots in the end-of-year series.

Scottish Rugby’s Chief Operating Officer, Dominic McKay, said: “The support the team have received from Scotland fans in recent years has been outstanding and this culminated with the 2017 Autumn Test series which saw the team play to three sell-outs at BT Murrayfield for the first time.

“As we build towards Rugby World Cup 2019 there are some fantastic opportunities to promote Scotland internationally and for fans to see the team at their home stadium.

“This year promises to be a fantastic, varied year of rugby and I’m confident our fans will be as passionate as ever and get behind the team, both home and away.”