U20 Six Nations: England squad named to face Wales at Cardiff Arms Park
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England U20 Men's head coach Mark Mapletoft and assistant coach Andy Titterrell have selected their matchday 23 to face Wales in the final round of the 2025 U20 Six Nations.
England travel to Cardiff Arms Park this Friday (14th) in pursuit of a first Grand Slam at U20 level since 2021 after four consecutive wins. The match kicks-off at 19:30 GMT and will be streamed live on BBC iPlayer.
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Tom Burrow of Sale Sharks assumes the captaincy once more in Round 5 and is accompanied by the returning Ralph McEachran (Sale Sharks) and Kepu Tuipulotu (Bath Rugby) in the pack.
Following on from consecutive appearances with Premiership Rugby Cup finalists and hometown club Exeter Chiefs, fly-half Ben Coen returns to the fold alongside Leicester Tigers' Jack Kinder in Mapletoft's backline.
Aiden Ainsworth-Cave (Northampton Saints) and Nick Lilley (Exeter Chiefs) are reintroduced as replacements for the reigning U20 Six Nations and World Rugby U20 champions.
Mark Mapletoft: "We're grateful for the efforts of those involved within the pathway that have been essential in contributing to our strong standing heading into Friday’s game. Our players have taken the opportunities presented to them, overcoming difficult tests week-on-week, and have impressed as a Brotherhood.
"The team have been on a journey over the past two months, and the progression has been very pleasing. That said, there's so much to play for and our squad have prepared diligently to amplify their strengths and take that final step forwards in Cardiff, whatever it takes.
"The staff and I want the players to give their all and exceed the expectations of the occasion that lies ahead of us this week."
England U20 Men team to face Wales (includes current club, community club and U20 caps)
15 George Pearson (Leicester Tigers, Buckingham RFC, 2 caps)
14 Jack Bracken (Saracens, Barnet Elizabethans, 9 caps)
13 Angus Hall (Saracens, Sevenoaks Rugby Club, 10 caps)
12 Nic Allison (Exeter Chiefs, Bishops Diocesan College, 3 caps)
11 Jack Kinder (Leicester Tigers, Silhillians RUFC, 3 caps)
10 Ben Coen (Exeter Chiefs, Teignmouth RFC, 8 caps)
9 Dom Hanson (Sale Sharks, Stockport RFC, 2 caps)
1 Ralph McEachran (Sale Sharks, Guildford RFC, 4 caps)
2 Kepu Tuipulotu (Bath Rugby, Cwmbran RFC, 4 caps)
3 Tye Raymont (Sale Sharks, West Park Leeds RFC, 4 caps)
4 Olamide Sodeke (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby Club, 15 caps)
5 Tom Burrow (c) (Sale Sharks, Morley RUFC, 4 caps)
6 Junior Kpoku (Racing 92, Saracens Amateurs, 14 caps)
7 George Timmins (Bath Rugby, Market Harborough RUFC, 6 caps)
8 Kane James (Exeter Chiefs, St. Peter's RFC, 13 caps)
Replacements
16 Louie Gulley (Exeter Chiefs, Crediton RFC, 4 caps)
17 Oliver Scola (Northampton Saints, Old Northamptonians RFC, 4 caps)
18 Tubuna Maka (Leicester Tigers, Birmingham Moseley RFC, 1 cap)
19 Aiden Ainsworth-Cave (Northampton Saints, Bedford Junior Blues, 3 caps)
20 Connor Treacey (Bath Rugby, New Milton Rugby Club, 2 caps)
21 Joe Davis (Newcastle Falcons, Bishop Auckland RUFC, 1 cap)
22 Josh Bellamy (Harlequins, Rosslyn Park, 14 caps)
23 Nick Lilley (Exeter Chiefs, Ivybridge RFC, 3 caps)
England U20 Men's 2025 fixtures and results
Cambridge Rugby 33-59 England U20 Men – Saturday 11th January – 14:00 GMT kick-off – Ellgia Fields
Bath United 50-28 England U20 Men – Friday 17th January – 19:15 GMT kick-off – The Recreation Ground
U20 Men's 2025 Six Nations Round 1 – Ireland 3-19 England – Thursday 30th January – 19:45 GMT kick-off – Virgin Media Park
U20 Men's 2025 Six Nations Round 2 – England 27-10 France – Friday 7th February – 20:00 GMT kick-off – The Recreation Ground, Bath
U20 Men's 2025 Six Nations Round 3 – England 57-13 Scotland – Friday 21st February – 19:15 GMT kick-off – Kingston Park, Newcastle
U20 Men's 2025 Six Nations Round 4 – England 33-24 Italy – Friday 7th March – 19:45 GMT kick-off – The Recreation Ground, Bath
U20 Men's 2025 Six Nations Round 5 – Wales vs. England – Friday 14th March – 19:30 GMT kick-off – Cardiff Arms Park
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