England team at the 2019 World Cup – Who will start in Japan

England team at the 2019 World Cup – Who will start in Japan?

1 Ellis Genge

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The England U20s loosehead Ellis Genge only recently made a switch to the front row after captaining Hartpury College to AASE league victory in 2013 as a No.8 but has already made rampaging strides at mastering the position. The 20-year old has a massive future ahead of him.

Did you know: Genge played football until the age of 12, but the lack of physicality drove him to rugby where he could fully express himself.

2 Luke Cowan-Dickie

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Described by former England international Graham Dawe as ‘special’ Luke Cowan-Dickie is someone that could be a major player in the England group come four year’s time. The 22-year old hookers enhancing reputation saw him make his England bow in their warm-up match against France at Twickenham.

Did you know: He is a Six Nations title winner with England Under-20s in 2013.

3 Henry Thomas

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Prop Henry Thomas seems to have all the attributes necessary to develop in a top-level Test tight-head for years to come. He has suffered a couple of severe injuries but is still only 23, so if he can stay fit he will without a doubt become a major player in the England fold come 2019.

Did you know: He has represented England at every age group from U16.
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