Two Northampton Saints players have been named in the England U20 matchday squad to face Wales this Friday at Pontypool RFC (kick-off: 3.30pm).
Second row Aiden Ainsworth-Cave starts the uncapped preparation fixture, while scrum-half Jonny Weimann, fresh from scoring his maiden Gallagher Premiership try against Gloucester Rugby last weekend, operates as a replacement.
Following Friday night’s game, England travel to Tbilisi where they will face Georgia on Saturday 14 June, and conclude their preparations ahead of the upcoming 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy.
Head coach Mark Mapletoft said: “This camp marks the start of a new chapter for the U20 Men’s side – we’re approaching the next two weeks with a renewed focus and determination, facing two challenging tests away from home.
“We expect our players, both capped and uncapped, to drive a high-performance environment and level up each other’s development. Above all else, we want this group to bond as a unit and create special memories together in the coming months.”
England U20 Men's team to face Wales
15 Ben Redshaw (c) (Newcastle Falcons, West Park Leeds RFC, 8 caps)
14 Noah Caluori (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby, uncapped)
13 Campbell Ridl (Exeter Chiefs, Sharks, 2 caps)
12 Will Knight (Gloucester Rugby, Longlevens RFC, uncapped)
11 Jack Cotgreave (Gloucester Rugby, Bideford RFC, uncapped)
10 Josh Bellamy (Harlequins, Rosslyn Park, 12 caps)
9 Joe Davis (Newcastle Falcons, Bishop Auckland RUFC, 2 caps)
1 Ralph McEachran (Sale Sharks, Guildford RFC, 5 caps)
2 Louie Gulley (Exeter Chiefs, Crediton RFC, 5 caps)
3 Ollie Streeter (Harlequins, Haywards Heath RFC, uncapped)
4 Aiden Ainsworth-Cave (Northampton Saints, Bedford Junior Blues, 4 caps)
5 Olamide Sodeke (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby Club, 14 caps)
6 George Timmins (Bath Rugby, Market Harborough RUFC, 5 caps)
7 Reggie Hammick (Saracens, Saints Rugby Peregian, uncapped)
8 Connor Treacey (Bath Rugby, New Milton Rugby Club, 3 caps)
Replacements:
16 Alfie Longstaff (Sale Sharks, Sandal RUFC, uncapped)
17 Tubuna Maka (Leicester Tigers, Birmingham Moseley RFC, 2 caps)
18 Tye Raymont (Sale Sharks, West Park Leeds RFC, 5 caps)
19 Charlie Barker (Saracens, Canterbury Rugby Club, uncapped)
20 Kane James (Exeter Chiefs, St. Peter’s RFC, 14 caps)
21 Oscar Beckerleg (Exeter Chiefs, Penzance and Newlyn RFC, 1 cap)
22 Jonny Weimann (Northampton Saints, Royston Rugby Club, 1 cap)
23 Ben Coen (Exeter Chiefs, Teignmouth RFC, 9 caps)
24 Tyler Offiah (Bath Rugby, Ealing Trailfinders, 1 cap)
25 Nic Allison (Exeter Chiefs, Bishops Diocesan College, 4 caps)
26 Frank McMillan (Harlequins, Haywards Heath RFC, uncapped)
27 Jack Bracken (Saracens, Barnet Elizabethans, 8 caps)
28 Nick Lilley (Exeter Chiefs, Ivybridge RFC, 4 caps)
