WALES Women will lock horns with South Africa, Hong Kong and Canada in three autumn internationals.

The Tests will take place at Cardiff Arms Park on three consecutive November weekends with the dates and kick-offs allowing supporters to watch both the men and women in action in the capital.

The clash with South Africa opens the series on Saturday, November 10 (kick-off 11.30am) with Warren Gatland's side tackling Australia later that day at Principality Stadium.

The women take on Hong Kong on Friday, November 16 (kick-off 7pm), the day before the Test with Tonga next door, and finally is a tough clash against Canada on Saturday, November 24 (kick-off 11.30pm) before the men's fixture with the Springboks.

"For us to have three strong competitive games during this autumn window highlights how we're continually trying to improve the women's programme," said coach Rowland Phillips.

"Coming out of the World Cup last summer, we pinpointed the need to have a more structured autumn series that lines up well with our regional programme.

"We'll be hosting teams from three different continents. They'll provide strong and varied opposition for us, and they'll all be coming to Cardiff well prepared."

WRU head of rugby performance Geraint John believes three meetings with different types of opponents will allow Phillips to build on the ongoing Regional Championships.

"It's excellent to have a three-Test series for the women's programme against a variety of teams from different continents, plus teams who were at the World Cup," he said.

"We'd like to thank World Rugby for helping us with these fixtures, which represent an opportunity for Rowland to see players who have worked hard during the regional programme, and it will give them the chance to show their skills at Test level.

"Hopefully we will see people come in and support the players at the Arms Park, because these matches will help to keep the women's and girls' game growing in Wales."

Entry for each match is £5 for adults and £1 for under-16s with information on how to buy tickets coming soon.