Newcastle Falcons scrum-half Joe Davis is in line to win his second England Under-20s cap on Friday when they travel to take on their Welsh counterparts in search of a Grand Slam.

The former Barnard Castle School and Bishop Auckland half-back made his debut for the 20s in last Friday’s 33-24 home win over Italy, setting up the last try having come on as a second-half replacement.

The 19-year-old Davis has scored two tries in his ten first-team appearances for the Falcons, having shone in his first season after leaving school.

His England Under-20s side lead the standings going into the final round, with the reigning world and Six Nations champions winning all four of their games in this season’s competition.

Friday’s 7.30pm kick-off at Cardiff Arms Park is being shown live on BBC iPLayer, with head coach Mark Mapletoft saying: “Our players have taken the opportunities presented to them, overcoming difficult tests week-on-week, and have impressed as a brotherhood.

“The team have been on a journey over the past two months, and the progression has been very pleasing. That said, there’s so much to play for, and our squad have prepared diligently to amplify their strengths and take that final step forwards in Cardiff, whatever it takes.

“The staff and I want the players to give their all and exceed the expectations of the occasion that lies ahead of us this week.”

England U20s team to face Wales (includes current club, community club and U20 caps)

15 George Pearson (Leicester Tigers, Buckingham RFC, 2 caps)

14 Jack Bracken (Saracens, Barnet Elizabethans, 9 caps)

13 Angus Hall (Saracens, Sevenoaks Rugby Club, 10 caps)

12 Nic Allison (Exeter Chiefs, Bishops Diocesan College, 3 caps)

11 Jack Kinder (Leicester Tigers, Silhillians RUFC, 3 caps)

10 Ben Coen (Exeter Chiefs, Teignmouth RFC, 8 caps)

9 Dom Hanson (Sale Sharks, Stockport RFC, 2 caps)

1 Ralph McEachran (Sale Sharks, Guildford RFC, 4 caps)

2 Kepu Tuipulotu (Bath Rugby, Cwmbran RFC, 4 caps)

3 Tye Raymont (Sale Sharks, West Park Leeds RFC, 4 caps)

4 Olamide Sodeke (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby Club, 15 caps)

5 Tom Burrow (captain – Sale Sharks, Morley RUFC, 4 caps)

6 Junior Kpoku (Racing 92, Saracens Amateurs, 14 caps)

7 George Timmins (Bath Rugby, Market Harborough RUFC, 6 caps)

8 Kane James (Exeter Chiefs, St. Peter’s RFC, 13 caps)

Replacements

16 Louie Gulley (Exeter Chiefs, Crediton RFC, 4 caps)

17 Oliver Scola (Northampton Saints, Old Northamptonians RFC, 4 caps)

18 Tubuna Maka (Leicester Tigers, Birmingham Moseley RFC, 1 cap)

19 Aiden Ainsworth-Cave (Northampton Saints, Bedford Junior Blues, 3 caps)

20 Connor Treacey (Bath Rugby, New Milton Rugby Club, 2 caps)

21 Joe Davis (Newcastle Falcons, Bishop Auckland RUFC, 1 cap)

22 Josh Bellamy (Harlequins, Rosslyn Park, 14 caps)

23 Nick Lilley (Exeter Chiefs, Ivybridge RFC, 3 caps)