Ireland will meet England in a possible Six Nations decider at Lansdowne Road on October 20th, it was revealed today.
Clive Woodward's side are one game from completing a Grand Slam in the competition, which has been badly disrupted because of foot-and-mouth.
However, the Irish side who stand in their way, also boast a 100 per cent record from their two games so far, with three more to come at the start of next season.
To set up a tantalising final game, Ireland will have to beat Scotland at Murrayfield on September 22nd and Wales at the Millennium Stadium on October 13th.
"I am very pleased that in these difficult circumstances unanimity prevailed," said Six Nations committee chairman Allan Hosie.
"The committee were particularly appreciative of the Irish Rugby Football Union in agreeing to play two Six Nations matches on consecutive weekends.
AFP