Seven talented Saints youngsters named in England Under-20s EPS
Seven talented Saints youngsters have been named in England Under-20s’ Elite Player Squad (EPS) for the 2026/27 season.
Recent Academy signings Jack Lewis, Aiden Reid, Sonny Goode, Hugh Shields and Charlie Tamani are joined in the squad by club-mates Henry Lumley and James Pater.
Lewis, Pater and Shields are among the 16 previously capped players in the squad at Under-20s level.
The group will form the basis of selection for the Under-20s side this season, including during the 2027 U20 Six Nations.
England Under-20s head coach Andy Titterrell said: "We’re delighted to announce the Elite Player Squad for the 2026/27 season, bringing together a talented group of young players from across the country who have earned this opportunity through their hard work and potential.
“It’s a great pleasure to welcome Jon (Pendlebury) into our setup, who I have known for a long time and his experience, expertise, commitment and support will be fantastic addition.
"We’ll still be working closely with Will (Parkin) who will lead the Under-18s with the dedication and passion he has shown in his time with the 20s, reflecting our fluidity and alignment across the pathway for coaches as well as players.
“Our focus remains on creating an environment where players feel supported, connected and able to enjoy their rugby, while challenging themselves to grow both on and off the field.
“This programme is an important step in their development journey, and we're excited to work with them as we build strong relationships and lay the foundations for future success in an England shirt."
England Under-20 Men’s 2026/27 Elite Player Squad (includes current club, community club and U20 caps)
Forwards: Kwame Bekoe (Leicester Tigers, Norwich Rugby Club, uncapped), Sam Bland (Harlequins, Wharfdale, uncapped), Charlie Bray (Sale Sharks, Preston Grasshoppers RFC, uncapped), Fin Charles (Leicester Tigers, Newark Rugby Club, uncapped), Morgan Crew (Exeter Chiefs, West Park Leeds RUFC, uncapped), Leo Dickinson (Harlequins, Rosslyn Park RFC, uncapped), Tiane Elone (Saracens, Westcombe Park RFC, uncapped), Kealan Freeman-Price (Gloucester Rugby, Drybrook RFC, 4 caps), Jerold Gorleku (Harlequins, Twickenham RFC, 6 caps), Ashton Graham (Harlequins, London Irish Amateurs, uncapped), Jordan Ikeh (Sale Sharks, Stockport Rugby Club, uncapped), Henry Johnson (Leicester Tigers, Oakham RFC, uncapped), Freddie Jones (Saracens, Tunbridge Wells RFC, uncapped), Ediz Karsak (Saracens, Sevenoaks Rugby Club, uncapped), Henry Laidlow (Harlequins, Twickenham RFC, uncapped), Jack Lewis (Northampton Saints, Ashby RFC, 3 caps), George Marsh (Leicester Tigers, Holt RFC, 9 caps), Rory McKnight (Bath Rugby, Chobham RFC, uncapped), Lawrence Ogbonnaya (Sale Sharks, Winnington Park, uncapped), Freddie Ogden-Metherell (Gloucester Rugby, Lydney RFC, 5 caps), Alan Poku (Saracens, Ealing Trailfinders, 3 caps), Aiden Reid (Northampton Saints, Northampton School for Boys, Olney RFC, uncapped), Ben Smith (Exeter Chiefs, Wath RFC, uncapped), Oliver Spencer (Sale Sharks, Harrogate RUFC, 8 caps), Kaiden Watson (Harlequins, Old Whitgifians RFC, uncapped), Elliot Williams (Harlequins, London Irish Amateurs, 9 caps), Tate Williams (Harlequins, East Grinstead RFC, 7 caps), Harry Wright (Gloucester Rugby, Alcester, 1 cap).
Backs: Ollie Batson (Exeter Chiefs, Exmouth RFC, uncapped), Will Bayston (Sale Sharks, Selby RFC, uncapped), Finlay Cunnison (Harlequins, Chobham RFC, 2 caps), Junior Denny (Gloucester Rugby, Banbury Rugby Club, uncapped), Zac Finch (Saracens, Sidcup RFC, 3 caps), Sonny Goode (Northampton Saints, Banbury RFC, uncapped), Kesena Izu (Leicester Tigers, Wymondham RFC, uncapped), NewlZac Jones (Gloucester Rugby, Westcombe Park RFC, uncapped), Will Knight (Gloucester Rugby, Longlevens RFC, 13 caps), Henry Lumley (Northampton Saints, Bury St. Edmunds, uncapped), Isaac Mears (Bath Rugby, Bath RFC, uncapped), Will Moore (Bristol Bears, South Gower RFC, uncapped), James Pater (Northampton Saints, Shelford RFC, 7 caps), Fraser Rawlins (Saracens, Hertford RFC, uncapped), Caspar Reeves (Bristol Bears, Crewkerne RFC, uncapped), Hugh Shields (Northampton Saints, Old Northamptonians RFC, 5 caps), Oscar Talbot (Leicester Tigers, Barkers Butts RFC, uncapped), Charlie Tamani (Northampton Saints, Bury St. Edmunds RUFC, uncapped), James Townsend (Leicester Tigers, Harbury RFC, uncapped), Declan Treacey (Bath Rugby, New Milton Rugby Club, uncapped), Krystof Wood (Gloucester Rugby, Bromsgrove Rugby Club, uncapped), Victor Worsnip (Bristol Bears, Bank of England RFC, 5 caps).