Northampton Saints Academy player George Tonga’uiha is in line for his England Under-19s debut off the bench this Saturday (4 April, kick-off: 2pm) against France.
Tonga’uiha, who has previously represented England at U18s level, featured heavily this season in Saints’ PREM Next Gen Academy League campaign.
On the selection, Head Coach Andy Titterrell said: “We took a huge amount from the Japan game – it challenged our ownership, our ability to adapt under pressure and ultimately reinforced the relentlessness and drive this group is building.
“This weekend is about responding with speed and intent with the privilege of playing at home and showing the belief we have in what this squad can deliver against a strong France side.
“With the Junior World Championship on the horizon, it’s a massive opportunity for individuals to stake their claim, but more importantly for us to continue to move forward together as a men’s pathway with clarity and purpose.”
England U19 team to face France
15 Ollie Harris (Bristol Bears, Yatton RFC, uncapped)
14 Krystof Wood (Gloucester Rugby, Bromsgrove Rugby Club, uncapped)
13 Victor Worsnip (Bristol Bears, Bank of England RFC, 5 caps)
12 Will Knight (Gloucester Rugby, Longlevens RFC, 9 caps)
11 Kesena Izu (Leicester Tigers, Wymondham RFC, uncapped)
10 Oscar Talbot (Leicester Tigers, Barkers Butts RFC, uncapped)
9 George Newman (Exeter Chiefs, Truro RFC, 1 cap)
1 Oliver Spencer (Sale Sharks, Harrogate RUFC, 5 caps)
2 Jerold Gorleku (Harlequins, Twickenham RFC, 2 caps)
3 Lawrence Ogbonnaya (Sale Sharks, Winnington Park Rugby Club, uncapped)
4 Freddie Jones (Saracens, Tunbridge Wells RFC, uncapped)
5 Freddie Ogden-Metherell (Gloucester Rugby, Lydney RFC, 3 caps)
6 George Marsh (c) (Leicester Tigers, Holt RFC, 5 caps)
7 Tate Williams (Harlequins, East Grinstead RFC, 3 caps)
8 Ediz Karsak (Saracens, Sevenoaks, uncapped)
Replacements
16 Kealan Freeman-Price (Gloucester Rugby, Drybrook RFC, 2 caps)
17 Alan Poku (Saracens, Ealing Trailfinders, uncapped)
18 Harry Wright (Gloucester Rugby, Alcester, 1 cap)
19 George Tonga’uiha (Northampton Saints, Old Northamptonians RFC, uncapped)
20 Marlon Farouk-Roy (Exeter Chiefs, Bancroft RFC, uncapped)
21 Isaac Mears (Bath Rugby, Bath Rugby, uncapped)
22 Ollie Batson (Exeter Chiefs, Exmouth RFC, uncapped)
23 Charlie Lawson (Leeds Beckett University, Hughton RFC, uncapped)
24 Finlay Cunnison (Harlequins, Chobham RFC, uncapped)
25 George Bolam (Newcastle Red Bulls, Horden & Peterlee and Durham City RFC, uncapped)
26 Matthew Bowler (Bristol Bears, Old Albanians RFC, uncapped)