The RFU have confirmed that Old Trafford will host England's international against Argentina on June 6.
RFU agree to play Test against Pumas in Manchester
The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that Old Trafford will host England's international against Argentina on June 6.
Martin Johnson's side had been set to play two-Tests in Argentina in the summer, however the Pumas requested that one of the games was played in the England.
The venue for the second Test on June 13 meeting yet to be announced, however England will head to Manchester for the first Test
Old Trafford last held an England international in 1997, when the All Blacks recorded a 25-8 in Sir Clive Woodward's second game in charge.
RFU chief executive Francis Baron said: "We received a request from the Argentinean Rugby Union to play one of the tests in England to generate funds to invest in their squads.
"We are delighted to have been able to help them by securing Old Trafford, one of the most famous football stadiums in the world.
"Rugby Union is thriving in the north west, and this is a great opportunity for us to play a match away from Twickenham and aid the development of the game in the region. We are looking forward to a great occasion."
