England U20s: Squad named to face Australia in World Championships 5th-Placed Final

The Matchday 5 encounter sees the previous Pool A opponents face off in the fifth-place final this Saturday at the Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo. The match will be streamed live and for free on RugbyPass TV in the UK and Ireland, kicking-off at 17:00 BST.

Sale Sharks lock Tom Burrow captains the side on his final outing for the England U20 Men, with Vilikesa Sela (Bath Rugby) and Kane James (Exeter Chiefs) added to the starting pack.

Nic Allison (Exeter Chiefs) rejoins clubmate Nick Lilley in the midfield pairing in the only alteration to the backline involved in a 51-13 victory over Wales on Monday.

Saracens back-row forward Reggie Hammick is poised for his U20 debut if utilised from the replacements bench. Sale’s Tye Raymont could also return to action as a finisher.

Mark Mapletoft said: “Having faced Australia recently in the pool stages, we’re eagerly anticipating another exciting contest to conclude our campaign in Italy.

“Despite not progressing to the top four, the effort from our squad and staff group in the latter stages of the tournament has been relentless and inspiring. We still have an impression to make on Saturday with this special group.

“Some players will be achieving their first and last caps for the U20s this weekend, but we are all motivated to create lifelong memories together as a brotherhood.”

15 Josh Bellamy (Harlequins, Rosslyn Park, 16 caps)

14 Jack Bracken (Saracens, Barnet Elizabethans, 12 caps)

13 Nick Lilley (Exeter Chiefs, Ivybridge RFC, 7 caps)

12 Nic Allison (Exeter Chiefs, Bishops Diocesan College, 7 caps)

11 Campbell Ridl (Exeter Chiefs, Sharks, 6 caps)

10 Ben Coen (Exeter Chiefs, Teignmouth RFC, 13 caps)

9 Archie McParland (Northampton Saints, Ruthin RFC, 9 caps)

1 Ralph McEachran (Sale Sharks, Guildford RFC, 9 caps)

2 Kepu Tuipulotu (Bath Rugby, Cwmbran RFC, 9 caps)

3 Vilikesa Sela (Bath Rugby, Royal Wootton Bassett RFC, 14 caps)

4 Olamide Sodeke (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby Club, 18 caps)

5 Tom Burrow (c) (Sale Sharks, Morley RUFC, 9 caps)

6 Connor Treacey (Bath Rugby, New Milton Rugby Club, 6 caps)

7 Samuel Williams (Leicester Tigers, Nottingham Corsairs RFC, 3 caps)

8 Kane James (Exeter Chiefs, St. Peter’s RFC, 18 caps)

Replacements

16 Louie Gulley (Exeter Chiefs, Crediton RFC, 7 caps)

17 Oli Scola (Northampton Saints, Old Northamptonians RFC, 8 caps)

18 Tye Raymont (Sale Sharks, West Park Leeds RFC, 7 caps)

19 Aiden Ainsworth-Cave (Northampton Saints, Bedford Junior Blues, 8 caps)

20 Reggie Hammick (Saracens, Saints Rugby Peregian, uncapped)

21 Jonny Weimann (Northampton Saints, Royston Rugby Club, 5 caps)

22 Will Knight (Gloucester Rugby, Longlevens RFC, 3 caps)

23 Noah Caluori (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby, 3 caps)

England 56-19 Scotland - Sunday 29th June, Payanini Centre, Verona

England 22-32 South Africa - Friday 4th July, 17:00 BST - Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo

England 36-33 Australia - Wednesday 9th July, 17:00 BST - Payanini Centre, Verona

England 51-13 Wales - Monday 14th July, 14:30 BST - Stadio Luigi Zaffanella, Viadana

England vs. Australia - Saturday 19th July (17:00 BST) - Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo