Ex-Hampshire Colt Joe Marchant has been named in the England Under 20 which will defend their Six Nations title and compete in a home World Rugby Under 20 Championship in Manchester this season.

Joe Marchant (ex-Winchester and now Harlequins) played in the squad last season.

Ian Peel, who will lead the side as Head Coach said:

"Selection is getting harder each year because we have more and more young players to choose from as a result of all the good work going on within the academies.

 I believe we have a really strong group and if they work well together and perform well they will have success. 

It is about being the best they can individually and as a team."