Sale Sharks lock Tom Burrow has been selected to captain the side in the uncapped match, having lead the U19 Men’s team in 2024. 19-year-old Burrow made his Gallagher Premiership debut for Sale this term and also spent time on loan at Caldy RFC.

2024 World Rugby U20 Championship winners Jack Bracken, Ben Coen and Kane James return to action in the matchday XV under Mapletoft’s lead.

Further experience is available from the replacements, with Vilikesa Sela, Olamide Sodeke, as well as Harlequins’ half-back pairing Lucas Friday and Josh Bellamy in a 27-strong squad in Cambridgeshire. U20 EPS member Oli Scola also makes the bench after gaining loan experience with Cambridge in recent weeks.

England U20 Men return to action next Friday (17th) to face Bath United at the Recreation Ground (19:15 GMT kick-off), with tickets available free of charge here.

Mapletoft said: “19 members of the squad are set to take their first step on their journey with us in the U20s, and that has shown in the energy around the recent camps. It has been very encouraging for the staff.  

“Cambridge presents an exciting and suitable challenge for our boys in the lead up to the Six Nations, with many of our players experiencing valuable game time in the Championship in the last few months.  

“As a collective we’re continuing to build on our principle of ownership in our first playing opportunity since the summer. As ever; enjoyment, speed and relentlessness will underpin our playing values ahead of what will be an instrumental few months for this team’s development.”

Tickets to England U20 Men vs. Cambridge Rugby can be purchased here, while tickets for the team's U20 Six Nations fixtures are available on general sale via this link.