Bailey and Rice to face Scotland in U20 Six Nations opener

Wednesday, February 2nd 2022

Deago Bailey is named on the wing for England U20's opening game of the U20 Six Nations Championship at The Dam Health Stadium, Edinburgh, on Friday, February 4th (8pm KO).

Charlie Rice is named among the replacements and could make his England U20 competitive debut in the Scottish capital.

Head Coach Alan Dickens said: “We’ve had a really great start to our training week and the attitude and commitment from the lads has been outstanding. 

“Yesterday we had a joint session with Oxford University following our game against them in mid-January. It’s helpful to be able to incorporate that into our preparation for the Six Nations.

“Scotland will be a tough side to face but the boys have put in quality preparation and we’re looking forward to getting out on the pitch in Edinburgh.

“For many of the players this game will be their first Six Nations experience and that will be a very special moment; I want them to remember that on Friday night and savour the occasion."

England Men's U20 Team
15. Henry Arundell (London Irish, Caps 0)
14. Deago Bailey (Bristol Bears, Caps 3)
13. Tom Litchfield (Northampton Saints, Caps 2)
12. Ethan Grayson (Northampton Saints, Caps 0)
11. Ollie Dawkins (Wasps, Caps 0)
10. Louie Johnson (Newcastle Falcons, Caps 0)
9. Tom Carr-Smith (Bath Rugby, Caps 2)
1. Fin Baxter (Harlequins, Caps 2) – Captain
2. John Stewart (Bath Rugby, Caps 1)
3. Mikey Summerfield (London Irish, Caps 0)
4. Alfie Bell (Wasps, Caps 0)
5. Tom Lockett (Northampton Saints, Caps 0)
6. Alex Wardell (Saracens, Caps 0)
7. Lucas Brooke (London Irish, Caps 2)
8. Toby Knight (Saracens, Caps 0)

Replacements
16. Jasper Spandler (Bath Rugby, Caps 0)
17. Mark Dormer (Newcastle Falcons, Caps 0)
18. Will Hobson (Harlequins, Caps 0)
19. Charlie Rice (Bristol Bears, Caps 0)
20. Kofi Cripps (Wasps, Caps 0)
21. Matty Jones (Gloucester Rugby, Caps 0)
22. Jamie Benson (Harlequins, Caps 0)
23. George Hendy (Northampton Saints, Caps 0)

England U20s 2022 Six Nations fixtures

Friday 4 February - Scotland v England - KO 8pm - DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh
Friday 11 February - Italy v England - KO 7pm - Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso
Friday 25 February - England v Wales - KO 7pm – Castle Park, Doncaster
Tickets are available here.
Saturday 12 March – England v Ireland - KO 7.15pm – StoneX Stadium, London
Tickets are available here.
Sunday 20 March - France v England - KO 8pm - Stade Aime Giral, Perpignan

All games will be available via BBC iPlayer