OXFORD University, fresh from their stirring 18-11 victory in the Varsity Match will face another stern test when they meet Australian Universities at Iffley Road next month.
This attractive fixture has been confirmed for Wednesday, January 26, which is Australia Day.
It's part of the a short, but hectic tour by the Australians, who take on England Universities Clifton on January 23, having played Wales on Wednesday, January 19.
After the Oxford game, they finish their tour against Cambridge University on January 29.
The Dark Blues have several English-qualified players, but they unlikely to be in the England Universities line-up, which will be announced after training on Jaunary 3 and 4.
Most Oxford players aim to get into the England Students' squad instead.
The Dark Blues began their post-Christmas season with a match at home to the RAF on Wednesday, January 19.
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