England's 2016 U20 World Cup winners - Where are they now?
Rugby NewsThursday, 28 March 2024 at 11:42
In a stunning twist of fate, England clinched their third U20 World Rugby Championship crown in 2016, triumphing over a formidable Ireland squad with a commanding 45-21 victory in the final showdown at the AJ Bell Stadium.
This marked England's third championship win in just four years, under the guidance of Martin Haag. The journey to victory included impressive victories over Italy, Scotland, and Australia in the pool stages, followed by a triumphant semi-final clash against South Africa, paving their way to the grand finale.
However, in a surprising development, not a single player from that triumphant U20 squad graced the field for Steve Borthwick's squad during the recent Six Nations campaign.
Starting team:
15 Max Malins: Dropped by Borthwick last summer, the Bristol Bears star remains a highly rated Premiership player
14 Sam Aspland-Robinson: He now co-owns a gym with former Tigers’ team-mate Ellis Genge.
13 Joe Marchant: Played for England at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but is now ineligible following his move Stade Francais last summer
Wales international
12 Johnny Williams: The centre has since swapped nations and plays for Wales following a move to Scarlets
11 Matt Gallagher: Playing for Bath in the Premiership after a stint with Munster
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10 Harry Mallinder: Quit rugby earlier this year to try his hand at kicking in American Football
9 Max Green: Signed a short term contract with Harlequins
Premiership regulars
8 Callum Chick: Regular for Newcastle Falcons
7 Will Evans: Thee Harlequins star has earned numerous call-ups to training squads.
6 George Nott: The Wales-born forward is now playing for the Dragons
Tight five
5 Huw Taylor: He now plays for RGC 1404 in Wales.
4 Stan South: In 2021, he signed with Major League Rugby team Old Glory DC.
3 Billy Walker: He now plies his trade with Cambridge RUFC, who he joined in 2020.
2 Jack Singleton: Another player who has gone on to represent his country at the highest level. He's currently on loan at Toulon from Gloucester.
1 Lewis Boyce: Most recently had a trial with rugby league side Lewis Boyce
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