Mapletoft set for Georgia challenge
The Rugby Paper|June 02, 2024
ENGLAND U20s head coach Mark Mapletoft has confirmed his 30-player squad that travel to Georgia next week in preparation for next month's World Championship.
BEN JAYCOCK
Mapletoft set for Georgia challenge

The U20s Six Nations winners will play two uncapped Tests in Tbili si against their hosts on June 7 and 12 June at the Avchala Stadium.

Finn Carnduff, the most experienced squad member with 15 caps, will resume his captaincy for the 10-day tour after captaining his age-grade side to their first Six Nations title in three years.

A further 22 U20 players set to be involved in the trip to Georgia achieved caps across the victorious Six Nations campaign.

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