ENGLAND UNDER 20s to face France in Bath tomorrow

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Created on Thursday, 09 March 2023 05:44

Last Updated on Saturday, 11 March 2023 08:22

Published on Thursday, 09 March 2023 05:44

Written by CONNOR McGOVERNE

England men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his side to face France tomorrow at the Recreation Ground in Bath, as they look to continue their unbeaten start to the 2023 Under-20 Six Nations tournament.

A new starting lock combination will see captain Lewis Chessum joined in the second row by fellow Leicester Tiger, Robert Carmichael, who earns his first start.

Gloucester prop Archie McArthur starts alongside clubmate and hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas.

Following his Player of the Match performance against Wales, Tristan Woodman retains his spot at openside flanker, with Finn Carnduff packing on the other side of the scrum and Exeter Chiefs Greg Fisilau at 8.

Charlie Bracken and Monty Bradbury continue their partnership in the halves, while Rekeiti Ma'asi-White moves to inside centre and is joined in the midfield by debutant Joe Jenkins (Bristol Bears).

Gloucester's Josh Hathaway starts on the wing, with Bath's Sam Harris at full back.

The round four match will be broadcast on BBC iPlayer.

Dickens said: “This is a new team playing in 2023 with fresh faces, so we’ve been focused on togetherness throughout our campaign. I’ve been impressed with how the players have been able to put into practice what we’ve learned and improved on our performances each week, and we’re looking to continue that against France.

“France are a good side with quality players across the park who regularly play in the Top 14. The way they fought back into the contest against Ireland showed that they’re a tight group, and they were unlucky not to come away with the win. They then followed that up with a fantastic performance against Scotland two weeks ago.

“This will be a big match, and one we’ll have to be at our best. Congratulations to Joe Jenkins and Harry Browne on their first involvements in the matchday 23, it’s a special occasion.”

England men's U20 team v France

1. Archie McArthur (Gloucester)

2. Finn Theobald-Thomas (Gloucester)

3. Tim Hoyt (Leicester Tigers)

4. Robert Carmichael (Leicester Tigers)

5. Lewis Chessum (Leicester Tigers)

6. Finn Carnduff (Leicester Tigers)

7. Tristan Woodman (Sale Sharks)

8. Greg Fisilau (Exeter Chiefs)

9. Charlie Bracken (Saracens)

10. Monty Bradbury (London Irish)

11. Josh Hathaway (Gloucester)

12. Rekeiti Ma'asi-White (Sale Sharks)

13. Joe Jenkins (Bristol Bears)

14. Tobias Elliott (Saracens)

15. Sam Harris (Bath Rugby)

Replacements

16. Calum Scott (London Irish)

17. Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks)

18. Afolabi Fasogbon (London Irish)

19. Harry Browne (Harlequins)

20. Joshua Manz (Leicester Tigers)

21. Nye Thomas (Sale Sharks)

22. Benjamin Waghorn (Harlequins)

23. Cassius Cleaves (Harlequins)

U20 Six Nations fixtures

Friday 10 March – England v France – KO 20:00 GMT – The Recreation Ground, Bath

Sunday 19 March – Ireland v England – KO 17:00 GMT

Tickets for the France match are still on sale and can be purchased here.

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