England u20s versus Wales

England have named their team:

u20 side

It's the same side that was supposed to start against Italy. Given the disappointment of having that called off, and the continued use of u20 players at AP sides, I don't think this is surprising.

It's nothing like the strongest side England can put out, but it's still got some good players in it. Slade and Bell are the fourth and fifth choice FHs at this level.

England Under 20 starting XV v Wales
1) Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs)
2) Koree Britton (Gloucester Rugby)
3) Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins)
4) Tom Price (Leicester Tigers)
5) George Merrick (Harlequins)
6) Dom Barrow (Leeds Carnegie)
7) Chris Walker (C) (Leeds Carnegie)
8) Jack Clifford (Harlequins)

9) Dan Robson (Gloucester Rugby)
10) Tommy Bell (Sale Sharks)
11) Josh Bassett (Bedford Blues)
12) Sam Hill (Exeter Chiefs)
13) Charlie Walker (Harlequins)
14) Anthony Watson (London Irish)
15) Ben Ransom (Saracens)

Replacements:
16) Scott Spurling (Saracens)
17) Alec Hepburn (London Wasps)
18) Nick Auterac (Saracens)
19) Elliot Stooke (Gloucester Rugby)
20) Will Skuse (Bath Rugby)
21) Alex Day (Northampton Saints)
22) Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
23) Marland Yarde (London Irish)

The front five is looking really strong again. I would pick the front row to go toe-to-toe with anyone at this level.

To be honest, I am really looking forward to this, there are a number of guys I really want to see play.

Dom Barrow for instance, I've been reading match reports and opinion on him for a few years, yet never managed to see him play first hand. If he lives up to the potential (hype?) I will be very pleased.

Sam Hill too, his profile suggests he is a big lad. I want to see if he can play too. It's a shame he isn't getting a chance to line up alongside Elliott Daly this time.

This Friday 7.45 KO Twickenham Stoop

On SS2 from 7.30pm

Maybe we'll give George a run out

I like watching the U20s; they just go out and play.

Pub tomorrow after work. Bulls v Sharks in the S15, followed by the U20s game.

Sorted.

I haven't checked the ages, but I think the front 5 is fairly young for an u20 side.

I'm pretty sure Sam Hill is still 18, but he did very well against against Barkley and Banahan recently.

Dom Barrow is very highly rated, and has been getting a fair amount of game time for Leeds.

Game on !

Wales have never beaten England at this level & Wales have no 'A' level so the incentives are there.
As Dean Ryan says quite a few English players have been retained by their clubs @ Premiership level which is good news.
Quite an inexperienced England side out tonight with 10 players missing.

Good luck England & a good taster for tomorrow

Wales Under 20s

15 Ross Jones
14 Harry Robinson
13 Luke Williams
12 Cory Allen
11 Luke Morgan
10 Sam Davies
9 Jonathan Evans

1 Rob Evans
2 Kirby Myhill (Captain)
3 WillGriff John
4 Matthew Screech
5 Rhodri Hughes
6 Ellis Jenkins
7 Daniel Thomas
8 Ieuan Jones

Replacements
16 Jamie Sollis
17 Thomas Davies
18 Samson Lee,
19 Jack Jones
20 Dan Baker
21 Rhodri Williams
22 Jordan Williams
23 Iolo Evans

England Students beat Welsh Students 42-15 just before this game (also at Stoop)

I really dislike our anthem.

Such a dirge... Particularly if you happen to be a republican.

What's going on? Why is it a scrum?

Yes bit of a derge compared to others

Did I miss something there?

England diving in off their feet I think Cumbrian.

wait, a scrum to England?! not a clue as to taht then.

I think the kicker must have put it dead from the penalty (certainly sounded that way from the commentators)

Yeah that was weird! It was a penalty to Wales and then suddenly it's a scrum!

HammerofThunor wrote:I think the kicker must have put it dead from the penalty

Yep that would explain it,

Nice to see the Welsh U20 side get away with not releasing the tackled players as much as the senior team.

My English bias is really coming to the fore now

is it Hammer? I hadn't noticed


Nice idea to chip over by Sam there but unlucky with the bounce.

Dan Thomas, a knock on aside, is setting himself up to have another great game again.

Too many unforced errors from England so far, they haven't really clicked yet.

First blood to Wales. Drop goal from Sam Davies.

0-3 15 min

ooooo crumbs a Welsh FH that can drop goals!

3-0 Wales, da iawn Sam.

Dreamer, I'm actually not typing most of what I'm thinking

But at least I'm happy to admit I'm biased (that's the first step I think)

Wow. Ref has actually penalised two of the forward passes. That makes a change (at all levels)

admitting it always help Hammer

No way that was forward ( )

Surely there should have been a penalty from that scrum? England destroyed them!

In other news ANOTHER unforced error.

it was yards forward mun!



I'm actually really enjoying this match, v fast pace to it, tis good.

Robson's passing hasn't been great so far.

That looked bloody close (by that I mean short). But try given

Josh Bassett 'scores'.

Maybe the ref should have gone upstairs there?

I'd have gone tot he TMO for that.

He didn't get anywhere bloody near it!!!

That's short. NEver a try.

Get's the conversion

7-3 25 mins

England 7 - 3 Wales. Not happy now

Forwards starting to enter rucks from offside. Need to be careful. Could have been two penalties against us easily

It's funny how Evans highlights any decisions that go against Wales but not the ones that for against Wales.

Score updates please, Mrs Holybloke has shoite on telly again, this one's about vets shooting elephants - "Safari Shoites" or something......

Thanks in advance......

OK, that last post crossed over...... Ta.

Now that was try (Watson). Lovely

12-3

Great try from England, Walker's pace is really creating problems. Great tracking from Watson too.

I like Ieaun Evans but he sometimes talks too quickly it makes me feel he is tripping over his words.

But back to the game I love the ambition shown by both sides & for teams that haven't played together that much there is a lot of quality on show.

Wow that was a good try there!

yeah that was a lovely try.

I know it wasn't easy there, but Robson's passing is disappointing again.

I loved Ieaun Evans pre-match interview, when pointed out that Wales haven't beaten England in U20's since 1623 or whatever it is he comes back, quick as a flash "Well, it's not about results at this level..."

Genius. Do you guys get taught this stuff at school in Wales? or is it really just coming that naturally?

He seemed to be upset enough about the impact on the result of obvious not-try we scored a few minutes ago.

Since 2008

Robson's passing has been poor at times