Mathew Protheroe in action

ENGLAND Under 18 have named their side to take on Wales at St Helen’s in Swansea on Sunday (kick off 4pm, live on S4C, Sky 134).

England are two from two this season, with wins against France and Scotland, and this is their final game before heading to France to defend their European Championship title later in March.

Callum Chick captains the side and forwards coach Pete Walton knows that facing Wales on their own patch will be difficult.

He said: “Playing Wales in Wales is a huge test but it’s a great way to challenge the players. We put a real emphasis on performance and this game is no different – we want the lads to express themselves on the pitch.

“We’ve had a few good sessions and we’ll be looking to transfer that onto the pitch. We’ve got some strong forwards and backs who like to play quickly so we’re in a good place. Wales will be tough, they’ll be physical and dangerous but we’ll be ready.”

England Under 18 starting XV against Wales.

15 Mathew Protheroe (Hartpury College)
14 Sam Yawayawa (Leicester Tigers, Wyggeston & QEI College)
13 Dominic Morris (Saracens, New Hall School)
12 John Williams (London Irish, St Pauls Sunbury)
11 Rotimi Segun (Northampton Saints, Stowe School)
10 Theo Brophy Clews (London Irish, Abingdon School)
9 Alexander Mitchell (Sale Sharks, Lymm HS)

1 Jake Pope (Sale Sharks, Myerscough College)
2 Curtis Langdon (London Irish, St Pauls Sunbury)
3 Jack Stanley (Exeter Chiefs, Truro College)
4 John Hawkins (Northampton Saints, Stowe)
5 Alexander Moon (Northampton Saints, Sedbergh School)
6 Archie White (Harlequins, Epsom College)
7 Will Allman (Northampton Saints, Trent College)
8 Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, Gosforth Academy, captain)

Replacements:

16 Dan Frost (Bath Rugby, Filton College)
17 Mofe Wilkey (Harlequins, Trinity School)
18 Billy  Keast (Exeter Chiefs, Truro College)
19 Matthew Postlethwaite (Sale Sharks, Ilkley Grammar)
20 Zach Mercer (Bath Rugby, Merchiston Castle School)
21 Jack  Maunder (Exeter Chiefs, Blundells School)
22 Owain James (Wasps Rugby, Harrow School)
23 Elliott Creed  (Gloucester Rugby, Chosen Hill)