"Each shirt will remind the players where they started their rugby careers, that we’re all still cheering them on from a distance and perhaps most importantly, underline to everybody watching on TV the importance of grassroots rugby and the impact the pandemic is having on our community game@

RFU Rugby Development Director, Steve Grainger, added; “In normal times, club houses around the country would be filled with family and friends gathering together to watch England Rugby on TV. As we know, we are sadly not in normal times and it will not be possible this autumn.

“We wanted to do something to recognise the clubs and volunteers, who are working tirelessly during the toughest of times to keep their clubs going. We are doing all we can behind the scenes to support clubs in more practical terms, but this is a small gesture to show our clubs and counties across the country how important they are to the game as a whole. It is the grassroots game that makes up the fabric of England Rugby.

“So many of the England internationals we’ll watch over the next month or so were introduced to rugby and developed their love for the game through minis and junior sections at clubs. They understand how important a role clubs play within their communities. It will be good to take a moment to appreciate that at Twickenham Stadium this month and for the wider world to see it.”