OXFORD University will prepare for their Varsity Match campaign with a two-week trip to France and Spain.

After a week’s training in Oxford from September 2, the Dark Blues will be based in the Basque region where they will play two matches.

Oxford take on Biarritz Espoirs on Friday, September 13, with a second fixture to be confirmed.

The Dark Blues will target a fourth successive Twickenham victory on Thursday, December 12 – a feat last achieved between 1948 and 1951.

Before that, stand out home fixtures include games with Newport Gwent Dragons (October 15), Worcester Warriors (November 3), Russia (November 10) and Major Stanley’s XV (November 20).

CONFIRMED FIXTURES

September 13: Biarritz Espoirs (away). October 1: Richmond (away). October 11: Trinity College Dublin (home). October 15: Newport Gwent Dragons (home). October 22: Ealing Trailfinders (away). November 3: Worcester Warriors (home). November 10: Russia (home). November 20: Major Stanley’s XV (home). November 25: Sydney University (home). December 2: Esher (away). December 12: Cambridge University (Twickenham). January 22: RAF (home). January 29: Army (home). February 5: Bristol (away). February 12: Navy (home). February 19: Crawshays (home). February 26: Penguins (home).