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there were 2 Scotland and England with England forming first. The matches between thr two are the oldest international games in Rugby history

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It was formed in 1881 at the same time as the Governing body was elected (the WRU - Welsh Rugby Union) . They played England in their first formal international game

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England national rugby union team was created in 1871.

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