Back-five forward Patrick Hogg and centre Rhys Beeckmans have both been named in the starting XV for Andy Titterrell’s England U19s side as they travel to La Roche-sur-Yon to face France this Saturday (April 19, 18:00 BST kick-off).

The Newcastle Falcons academy pair retain their places in the starting line-up after featuring in England’s thrilling 52-47 victory over Japan U19s in March.

The U19 Men side serves as an avenue for England Rugby pathway players to develop their skillsets with meaningful gametime on the international circuit, with fixtures also giving valuable minutes to players then eligible for U20 selection in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. 

Andy Titterrell said: “After a positive outing against Japan, we’re excited to reassemble and further instil our playing philosophy with an impressive group of players.

“Our spring fixtures are a crucial window for exploration and adaptation in our ranks, with our squad already showcasing their impressive talents for club and country ahead of a busy summer period for the U20 age-grade.

“This Saturday is a perfect test for the group to come together and show that unity as a brotherhood in a challenging environment against a high calibre of pathway players.” 

England U19 Men’s team to play France (includes current club, community club and U20 caps)

15 Conor Byrne (Harlequins, Old Wimbledonians RFC)

14 Noah Caluori (Saracens, Blackheath Rugby)  

13 Nick Lilley (Exeter Chiefs, Ivybridge RFC, 4 caps)

12 Rhys Beeckmans (Newcastle Falcons, Blaydon Rugby Club)

11 Tyler Offiah (Bath Rugby, Ealing Trailfinders, 1 cap)

10 Ollie Davies (Sale Sharks, Macclesfield RUFC, 2 caps)

9 Asa Stewart-Harris (Saracens, Old Albanians)

1 Oli Scola (Northampton Saints, Old Northamptonians RFC, 4 caps)

2 George Knowles (Gloucester Rugby, Ledbury Rugby Club)

3 Sonny Tonga’uiha (Northampton Saints, Old Northamptonians RFC)

4 Luke Griffiths (CA Brive, Farnham Rugby Club)

5 Aiden Ainsworth-Cave (Northampton Saints, Bedford Junior Blues, 4 caps)

6 Patrick Hogg (Newcastle Falcons, Blaydon Rugby Club)

7 Seb Kelly (Sale Sharks, Rochdale RUFC)

8 Connor Treacey (Bath Rugby, New Milton Rugby Club, 3 caps)

Replacements

16 Jimmy Staples (Harlequins, Worthing Rugby Club)

17 Josh Mann (Exeter Chiefs, Penzance and Newlyn RFC)

18 Ollie Streeter (Harlequins, Haywards Heath RFC)

19 Charlie Barker (Saracens, Canterbury Rugby Club)

20 Ethan Surrey (Bristol Bears, Barkers Butts RFC)

21 Olly Allport (Gloucester Rugby, Stow-on-the-wold & District RFC)

22 Charlie Bemand (Leicester Tigers, Luctonians RFC)

23 James Linegar (Bath Rugby, Chippenham RFC)

24 Sam Winters (Bath Rugby, Henley Hawks)

25 Sean Sharp (Harlequins, Old Alleynians RFC)

26 Kieran Hill (Bristol Bears, North Petherton RFC)

England U19 Men’s 2025 fixtures and results

Saturday 22nd March – England U19 Men 52-47 Japan U19 – Ellgia Fields, Cambridge 

Saturday 19th April – France U19 Men vs. England U19 Men – 18:00 BST, Stade Henri Desgrange 

Saturday 26th April – England U19 Men vs. Scotland U19 – 14:00 BST kick-off. Percy Park RFC