Scrum-half Ieuan Davies and lock Harvey Cuckson have been selected as part of a 29-man player list for the first of a two-match series which provides an avenue for players to continue their international development through the England Rugby pathways programme.

Both players have previously been involved in their country’s Under-18s side with Davies starring for Bath Rugby Under-18s this season and Cuckson coming back from injury to play for the University of Bath.

Their inclusion follows on from the international involvement of many Bath Under-18s this term with George Timmins, Billy Sela, and Jack Bennett all featuring for England Under-18s recently.

Henry Bartlett and Connor Treacey have also recently been called up to an England Under-17s training camp.

Second row Cuckson has been selected to start the match while Davies is among the replacements.

England Under-19s will also take on Italy Under-19s next Friday 28 April (kick-off 19:45), hosted by Bedford Blues at Goldington Road with tickets available online from £10 for adults and £1 for children.

England Under-20s Head Coach Alan Dickens said: “While this weekend isn’t a capped match, some of the players selected have never worn an England shirt before, so it’s a special moment for them to wear the rose for the first time.

“The fixture will allow the coaching staff to guide players into the England Rugby pathways programme and see them play in an international environment. It could also be a chance for some to put their hands up ahead of the Under-20 World Championships in South Africa in July, as Charlie Bracken and Sam Harris did ahead of last year’s Summer Series.”

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