The England team to face Argentina in the u20s World Championship has been revealed, with the 2024 U20 Six Nations Player Of The Championship, Henry Pollock set to take his place on the flank.
Speaking exclusively to RugbyDump earlier this year, Pollock had addressed his growing impact within the team, saying:
“I’m honoured to receive the award for U20 player of the tournament. I want to thank the coaches and my teammates, as it was a squad effort.
“It was an amazing tournament to be part of, and we are now looking ahead and excited for the World Championship this summer,”
Looking ahead to Saturday’s fixture, head coach Mark Mapletoft spoke of the team’s anticipation to return to the international stage at Athlone Stadium.
“The coaches and I have been encouraged with the ownership taken by this group in training,” he said.
“Their impressive effort made selection no easy task, and I would like to congratulate all on their work ethic and determination. We’re looking to see these high standards maintained through our replacements who will energise the group throughout what will be a thoroughly demanding opening game against Argentina.
“Our boys are keen to make the first positive step this Saturday and continue their exemplary displays of Brotherhood this week into a match scenario.”
ENGLAND U20 MEN’S TEAM TO FACE ARGENTINA
15. Ben Redshaw
14. Jack Bracken
13. Oli Spencer
12. Sean Kerr
11. Alex Wills
10. Josh Bellamy
9. Ollie Allan
2. Craig Wright
3. Billy Sela
4. Joe Bailey
5. Junior Kpoku
6. Finn Carnduff (C)
REPLACEMENTS
16. James Isaacs
17. Cameron Miell
18. Afolabi Fasogbon
19. Olamide Sodeke
20. Kane James
21. Lucas Friday
22. Benjamin Coen
23. Ioan Jones
ENGLAND U20 MEN’S 2024 WORLD RUGBY U20 CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES
Matchday 1 (29 June) – England vs. Argentina – Athlone Stadium – (13:00 BST kick-off)
Matchday 2 (4 July) – England vs. Fiji – Athlone Stadium – (15:30 BST kick-off)
Matchday 3 (9 July) – South Africa vs. England – Athlone Stadium – (18:00 BST kick-off)
Knockout matches:
Matchday 4 (Sunday 14 July)
Matchday 5 (final and ranking matches, Friday 19 July)
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