Northampton Saints scrum-half Jonny Weimann has been selected to start for England U20 against Georgia this weekend.
Weimann is joined in the matchday squad by club-mates Ollie Scola and Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, who have been named amongst the replacements for the fixture at Avchala Stadium (kick-off: 3pm).
After a 47-14 victory over Wales at Pontypool RFC, the Men’s Pathway sides meet in an uncapped preparation fixture ahead of the upcoming 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. England open their tournament against Scotland on 29 June at Payanini Centre, Verona.
Assistant coach Andy Titterrell said: “The team showed resolve to secure an impressive result in Pontypool, but our main takeaway was how the players united as a Brotherhood in their first game together as a squad. It was an encouraging display.
“There’s a lot to be excited about with this group, but our focus remains on embedding our identity through high performance and cohesion on and off the field.
“This week’s fixture offers another opportunity to implement our routines and processes ahead of a crucial month of development for a group that is already eager to impress.”
England U20 Men team to face Georgia
15 Josh Bellamy (Harlequins, Rosslyn Park, 12 caps)
14 Noah Caluori (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby, uncapped)
13 Nick Lilley (Exeter Chiefs, Ivybridge RFC, 4 caps)
12 Nic Allison (Exeter Chiefs, Bishops Diocesan College, 4 caps)
11 Tyler Offiah (Bath Rugby, Ealing Trailfinders, 1 cap)
10 Ben Coen (Exeter Chiefs, Teignmouth RFC, 9 caps)
9 Jonny Weimann (Northampton Saints, Royston Rugby Club, 1 cap)
1 Ralph McEachran (Sale Sharks, Guildford RFC, 5 caps)
2 Alfie Longstaff (Sale Sharks, Sandal RUFC, uncapped)
3 Vilikesa Sela (Bath Rugby, Royal Wootton Bassett RFC, 10 caps)
4 Tom Burrow (c) (Sale Sharks, Morley RUFC, 5 caps)
5 Junior Kpoku (Racing 92, Saracens Amateurs, 13 caps)
6 George Timmins (Bath Rugby, Market Harborough RUFC, 5 caps)
7 Sam Williams (Leicester Tigers, Nottingham Corsairs RFC, uncapped)
8 Kane James (Exeter Chiefs, St. Peter’s RFC, 14 caps)
Replacements:
16 Louie Gulley (Exeter Chiefs, Crediton RFC, 5 caps)
17 Ollie Scola (Northampton Saints, Old Northamptonians RFC, 4 caps)
18 Ollie Streeter (Harlequins, Haywards Heath RFC, uncapped)
19 Aiden Ainsworth-Cave (Northampton Saints, Bedford Junior Blues, 4 caps)
20 Seb Kelly (Sale Sharks, Rochdale RFC, uncapped)
21 Olamide Sodeke (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby Club, 14 caps)
22 Jos Gilmore (Sale Sharks, Sandbach RUFC, uncapped)
23 Jack Bracken (Saracens, Barnet Elizabethans, 8 caps)
24 Ben Redshaw (Newcastle Falcons, West Park Leeds RFC, 8 caps)
25 Reggie Hammick (Saracens, Saints Rugby Peregian, uncapped)
26 Asa Stewart-Harris (Saracens, Old Albanians, uncapped)
27 Will Knight (Gloucester Rugby, Longlevens RFC, uncapped)
28 Campbell Ridl (Exeter Chiefs, Sharks, 2 caps)
29 Jack Cotgreave (Gloucester Rugby, Bideford RFC, uncapped)
30 Tye Raymont (Sale Sharks, West Park Leeds RFC, 5 caps)
England’s 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship fixtures (all available to stream live on RugbyPass TV)
- England vs Scotland - Sunday 29 June (kick-off: 2.30pm) - Payanini Centre, Verona
- England vs South Africa - Friday 4 July (kick-off: 5pm) - Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo
- England vs Australia - Wednesday 9 July (kick-off: 5pm) - Payanini Centre, Verona
- Placing/semi-final fixtures - Monday 14 July (KO TBC) - Payanini Centre, Verona and Stadio Luigi Zaffanella, Viadana
- Play-off/final fixtures - Saturday 19 July (KO TBC) - Stadio San Michele, Calvisano and Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo
