A rugby match first played 100 years ago will be recreated as England take on Wales in Twickenham Stadium’s centenary match tomorrow.

The game marks 100 years since the two teams first went head-to-head at what was then a newly-built stadium.

To mark the occasion, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) is putting on special pre-match and half-time entertainment for tomorrow’s game, intended to reflect the rich history of the 82,000-seater stadium.

John Owen, president of the RFU, said: "The centenary game is more than just a game of rugby and Twickenham is more than just a stadium.

“Over the last 100 years it has become part of the fabric of England and of the local community and a focal point of celebration for the game of rugby in the country and around the world.

“We wanted to put on a show that would reflect all of that history and which allowed our community partners to be a part of it.”

Central to the celebrations will be a pre-match performance of Jerusalem and the National Anthem, sung by more than 300 choir members, including the Twickenham Operatic Society, Teddington Choral Society, Hampton Choral Society and the Whitton School Choir.

A military band will perform to mark the close link between the armed forces and the stadium, which was used as an ammunition depot during World War Two. The Royal Artillery Band will march around the pitch and perform songs that were played at the match 100 years ago Mr Owen said: “The day will also allow us to recognise the fantastic work that our armed forces do every day in some of the most dangerous parts of the world.

“It will be a day rich with tradition.”

Rugby fans will also get the chance to meet 11 players from England’s 1960 Grand Slam-winning side as they walk around the pitch at half-time.

But it’s not just ticket holders who will be enjoying the atmosphere of Twickenham.

To mark the stadium’s birthday the match will be screened in 3D at cinemas nationwide, in what will be the first live 3D broadcast of a rugby match in the world.

Entertainment on the day begins at 3.30pm.

*As well as celebrating its past, Twickenham Stadium will be looking to the future tomorrow as it celebrates a new eco-friendly policy.

The RFU’s environmental and carbon reduction strategy includes its Recycle More than the Ball campaign, trialled at the stadium last November.

Match day visitors are being asked to use the recycling bins in the stadium and bosses are also trying to minimise gas and electric use.

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