Bath Rugby Academy players, Sam Harris and Josh Dingley take two of the spots in Dickens' 32-player squad that will head into training camp later this week.

Versatile fly-half, centre and full back Harris has been selected, who has been previously recognised internationally at U18 and U19 level, and earned his first England Under-20s cap against France in June 2022.

Dingley, who plays both second row and back row, joined the Bath Rugby Academy in 2021 earning his senior debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Gloucester, before getting his first Premiership appearance away to Saracens in February 2022.

Dickens’ side opens its Six Nations campaign against Scotland on Friday, 3 February (KO 19:00 GMT) at Twickenham Stoop, the evening before the England senior men’s team opens its own tournament.

To continue preparations ahead of the opening fixture, the men’s U20 squad will convene for camp at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre on Wednesday 11 January, which will include two trial matches against Oxford University (K.O. 15:00 Saturday, 14 January) and Loughborough University (K.O. 13:00 Saturday, 21 January).

England men’s U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, said: “We’re looking forward to taking on Oxford University in front of a lively, and hopefully packed-out Iffley Road before we back up against the Loughborough Students the following week.

“These warm-up games are an important part of our preparation for the Under-20 Six Nations tournament and will provide an opportunity to see players perform as a team ahead of the Six Nations.”

Of the selection Head of Bath Rugby Academy, Craig Lilley said: "It's great that these two players are getting international recognition after the hard work they have put in this season. The camp this week will be a good opportunity for them to challenge themselves in a different environment alongside some of the brightest talent in the country within their age group.”

"Josh has recently come back from injury and worked hard on his rehab and Sam has put together some strong performances. Both players are part of the University of Bath partnership who take part in the BUCS Super League.”

“The U20 Six Nations is an excellent competition. The nature of going away on camps and playing regular fixtures against other countries will be a fantastic experience for these young men and will no doubt enhance their development.”

Forwards

Archie McArthur (Gloucester)
George Patten (Northampton Saints)
Calum Scott (London Irish)
Finn Theobald-Thomas (Gloucester)
Nathan Jibulu (Harlequins)
Afolabi Fasogbon (London Irish)
James Halliwell (Bristol Bears)
Tim Hoyt (Leicester Tigers)
Harry Browne (Harlequins)
Lewis Chessum (Leicester Tigers)
Danny Eite (Gloucester)
Robert Carmichael (Leicester Tigers)
Finn Carnduff (Leicester Tigers)
Joshua Manz (Leicester Tigers)
Guy Pepper (Newcastle Falcons)
Josh Dingley (Bath Rugby)
Chandler Cunningham-South (London Irish)
Greg Fisilau (Exeter Chiefs)

Backs

Charlie Bracken (Saracens)
Nye Thomas (Sale Sharks)
Sam Harris (Bath Rugby)
Sam Worsley (Bristol Bears)
Cassius Cleaves (Harlequins)
Joseph Woodward (Leicester Tigers)
Rekeiti Ma'asi-White (Sale Sharks)
Benjamin Waghorn (Harlequins)
Jacob Cusick (Leicester Tigers)
Joe Jenkins (Bristol Bears)
Josh Hathaway (Gloucester)
Tobias Elliott (Saracens)
Connor Slevin (Harlequins)
Louie Johnson (Newcastle Falcons)

U20 Six Nations home fixtures

Friday 3 February – England v Scotland – KO 19:00 GMT – Twickenham Stoop, London

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Friday 10 February – England v Italy – KO 19:00 GMT – Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester

Friday 24 February – Wales v England – KO 19:15 GMT

Friday 10 March – England v France – KO 20:00 GMT – The Recreation Ground, Bath

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Sunday 19 March – Ireland v England – KO 17:00 GMT

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