Six North Midlands players have been name in the Midlands Under-20s squad for their match against Nottingham Academy at Lady Bay on April 23 (4.45pm).
Number eight Adam Brankley (Harper Adams University) and full-back Joe Hearle (Southend) have both included in the starting XV with Bedwas and former Bromsgrove flanker Sam Montieri, fly-half Jack Harrison (Newport), prop Jordan Grass (Newport) and number eight Jake Guildford (Bromsgrove) on the bench.
All impressed in the recent Midlands trial and now take the next stage in the selection process for this season’s England Counties Under-20s who will tour Russia in June.
Midlands Under-20s play the North in a Divisional Match at Long Eaton on May 1.