America, who will host the Sevens World Cup in 2018, are attempting to establish a professional league and it is expected that hosting a Premiership fixture will not only help that process but also interest US broadcasters. Harlequins will also face the US Eagles on Aug 30 at Philadelphia’s PPL Park in a World Cup warm-up match as part of the Premiership’s side long-term plan to grow their brand in America, where they already have an affiliate club in Dallas as well as several others across the world.