England today named their 22-man squad for the opening RBS Under-20 6 Nations game against Italy at Sixways Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 8pm) – and homegrown lock Graham Kitchener is set to feature for this country!
David Lewis (Gloucester Rugby) was part of the original group but has been ruled out after breaking his ankle in the Guinness Premiership game against London Irish last Saturday.
The scrum half has been replaced by Dan White (Leeds Carnegie) for the game at Worcester on Friday, February 6 (8pm).
“Dave had been enjoying a superb season and we desperately disappointed he’s suffered such a setback. Everyone in the camp wishes him all the best for a speedy recovery,” said coach Mark Mapletoft
“We hope he’s back in action before the end of the season and able to challenge for a place in the squad for the IRB Junior World Championship.”
The 22 includes 10 players capped last season, when England completed a Grand Slam in the Six Nations tournament before reaching the final of the IRB Junior World Championship.
England Under 20 squad
Forwards: Bob Baker (London Wasps); Calum Clark (Leeds Carnegie, captain); James Clark (London Irish)
James Gaskell (Sale Sharks); Jamie George (Saracens); Graham Kitchener (Worcester Warriors); Shaun Knight (Gloucester Rugby); Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints); Ben Moon (Exeter Chiefs); Josh Ovens (Bath Rugby)
Dan Williams (Gloucester Rugby); Chris York (Harlequins)
Backs: Rory Clegg (Newcastle Falcons); Luke Eves (Bristol Rugby); Will Hurrell (Leicester Tigers); Rob Miller (Newcastle Falcons); Charlie Sharples (Gloucester Rugby); Seb Stegmann (Harlequins); Greig Tonks (Leicester Tigers); Henry Trinder (Gloucester Rugby); Dan White (Leeds Carnegie); Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers)
Tickets are available for international rugby at the home of Worcester Warriors on Friday! Call 01905 454183 today or visit www.warriors.co.uk