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James Haskell and Chloe Madeley have listed their home on Airbnb

James Haskell and Chloe Madeley have listed their home on Airbnb.

The former England rugby star will be at the Rugby World Cup, and he is looking for fans to stay at his mansion while he's away.

Those unable to fly out to Japan will now be able to watch the games from the comfort of the ex-England international's sofa in Northamptonshire.

Haskell made his England debut in 2007 and went on to win 77 caps and appeared at two World Cups, in 2011 and 2015. He retired in May this year.

Haskell said he hopes guests will love his home as much as they do.

James Haskell will be listing his property on Airbnb during the Rugby World Cup (Matt Alexander/PA Wire)

He said: "I am so thrilled to be offering a unique opportunity to fans in the UK who can’t make it all the way to Japan for the rugby.

"It has always been really important to Chloe and I that our house is a space that enables us to relax and spend quality time together, in between our busy lifestyles – we hope that guests will love it just as much as we do."

Former England Rugby player James Haskell will be listing his property on Airbnb during the Rugby World Cup (Matt Alexander/PA Wire)

But you'll have to stick to his strict house rules which include no parties – unless England win the World Cup "in which case give me a call" and "any chanting of the Haka will not be tolerated."

The couple recently got married and Chloe, who is Richard and Judy's daughter, claimed that she once thought she didn't want kids, but has now changed her mind.

James Haskell and Chloe Madeley attended the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (PA)

Speaking to Hello magazine she said: "We've gone from one end of the spectrum, where we didn't want children, to the other end where we thought, 'yes, let's try it'," she said.

"Now we're in the middle, contemplating it as a reality. James is made to be a father. He'll be a brilliant dad."

(Matt Alexander/PA Wire)

Ahead of the sporting tournament, Airbnb has reported a 62 per cent increase in UK guest arrivals booking accommodation in Japan, with Welsh guests travelling to Japan seeing the highest increase at 113 per cent, followed by Scottish guests at 66 per cent.

The travel website say the couple's property is a light, spacious detached family home, complete with stunning open views of the surrounding rural landscape.

Two fans will get the opportunity to explore the home and will have the run of two bedrooms, one en suite, a main bathroom, a large kitchen, conservatory and sitting room.

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The kitchen area is kitted out with modern amenities, whilst the living room features two large comfy sofas, alongside a big screen  TV – the perfect place to fall back, relax and enjoy the matches.

The conservatory has a six-seat dining table overlooking the garden which Airbnb describe as "an ideal space to debrief after big matches."

(Matt Alexander/PA Wire)

James’s home is located near Daventry. The house sleeps two guests.

It's available for a two-night stay from Friday to Sunday, October 11-13, and you can book from Monday, September 23.

James’s official house rules on his listing, include:

  • No pets 
  • No smoking 
  • Any chanting of the Haka will not be tolerated
  • No parties (unless England win the World Cup, in which case give me a call!)
  • No tackling inside 
  • Try to keep the space tidy

Book via airbnb.co.uk

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