England U20s name team to take on Scotland

Jack Walker will captain England U20s in their Six Nations opener against Scotland as they start the defence of their title in Glasgow.
Walker, who won the 2014 Junior World Cup, leads out England for the first time hoping to follow in the footsteps of his brother Chris, who led the age group side to victory in 2012.
Hooker Walker, George Perkins and Joe Marchant were all involved in last year’s 26-11 victory over Scotland at Mowden Park.
However, Tom West and Josh Bainbridge both featured in the successful Six Nations campaign, together with Charlie Thacker who starts at inside centre after being called into camp this week.
Billy Keast is another addition and the Exeter prop is one of six players who make the step up, having toured with the U18s to South Africa last summer.
“The players have trained really well this week, they work hard for each other, and I’m encouraged with where we are at,” said Head Coach John Callard. “Credit goes to all the coaches for the progress that this group has made.
“The first game of any Championship is always tough, especially playing away in Scotland, but the players are excited about getting started.
“We’re looking for them to use this competition to continue developing their all-round game.  For example, we want functionally fit forwards who, as well as having a strong set piece, are ball handlers and good decision makers right across the field.
“You can always come back to a tighter game but we want players to see this as an opportunity to express themselves and enjoy playing for their country.”
England U20s: Mathew Protheroe (Gloucester); Ollie Thorley (Gloucester), Joe Marchant (Harlequins), Charlie Thacker (Leicester), George Perkins (Saracens); Joe Simmonds (Exeter), Max Green (Yorkshire Carnegie); Tom West (Wasps), Jack Walker (Yorkshire Carnegie), William Stuart (Wasps); Huw Taylor (Worcester), Stan South (Harlequins); Archie White (Harlequins), Josh Bainbridge (Yorkshire Carnegie), Callum Chick (Newcastle).
Replacements: Jack Singleton (Worcester), Jake Pope (Sale), Billy Keast (Exeter), Andrew Kitchener (Worcester), Zach Mercer (Bath), Jamie Shillcock (Worcester), Sam Aspland-Robinson (Harlequins), Taylor Prell (Yorkshire Carnegie).