England confirms squad to face All Blacks: Caluori and Radwan called up
Rugby NewsMonday, 03 November 2025 at 13:00
A 30-player England Men’s A squad has been named for their upcoming fixture against the All Blacks XV at the Recreation Ground, Bath, on Saturday 8th November, with a 13:15 GMT kick-off.
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Joe Batley to captain
Bristol Bears second-row forward Joe Batley will lead the side, with the squad assembling at the University of Bath today to begin preparations under head coach Mark Mapletoft.
The squad features seven players with senior England caps: Charlie Atkinson, Jamie Blamire, Ollie Hassell-Collins, Max Ojomoh, Tom Pearson, Ethan Roots, and Adam Radwan. Of these, five have prior England A experience, highlighting a blend of youth and experience in Mapletoft’s setup.
Pathway talent in focus
Twenty-four of the 30 players have progressed through the England Men’s Player Pathway, representing age-grade sides. Key figures include U20 Elite Player Squad member Noah Caluori, and 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship winners Afolabi Fasogbon, Angus Hall, Sean Kerr, Nathan Michelow, Vilikesa Sela, and Olamide Sodeke.
Selection of both the wider squad and matchday 23 has been a collaborative process, guided by senior men’s head coach Steve Borthwick and RFU Executive Director of Performance Rugby Conor O’Shea.
Coaching structure
Mapletoft will be supported by:
- James Lightfoot Brown – Attack Coach
- Adam Powell – Defence Coach
- James Craig – Forwards Coach
- Matt Ferguson – Scrum Coach
The coaching group will work alongside pathway and PREM Rugby Strength & Conditioning, Medical, and Operational staff for the fixture.
Broadcast information
England Men’s A vs. All Blacks XV will be live on Premier Sports 1, with coverage from 13:10 GMT.
England Men’s A vs. All Blacks XV will be live on Premier Sports 1, with coverage from 13:10 GMT.
Mapletoft on squad selection
“We have assembled a dynamic young group of players aiming to excel whilst wearing the rose. I’d like to congratulate all selected players and staff involved.
Ten players from last season’s England A squad have already progressed to senior debuts – these fixtures matter for the future of English rugby.
The connection from age-grade to senior setup is stronger than ever, and we are committed to building on this over the coming weeks.”
Ticket information
A limited number of tickets remain for the All Blacks XV fixture: adult tickets from £25, U16 from £15 (booking fees apply).
A limited number of tickets remain for the All Blacks XV fixture: adult tickets from £25, U16 from £15 (booking fees apply).
England Men’s A Squad – All Blacks XV (2025/26)
Forwards
- Ben Bamber (Sale Sharks / Langworthy Reds ARLFC, uncapped)
- Joe Batley (Bristol Bears / Gosport & Fareham RFC, uncapped) – Captain
- Jamie Blamire (Leicester Tigers / Workington RFC, 7 caps)
- Afolabi Fasogbon (Gloucester Rugby / Saracens Amateur RFC, uncapped)
- Greg Fisilau (Exeter Chiefs / Devonport Services RFC, uncapped)
- Tarek Haffar (Leicester Tigers / Grasshoppers RFC, uncapped)
- Fitz Harding (Bristol Bears / Beaconsfield RFC, uncapped)
- Emmanuel Iyogun (Northampton Saints / Southend RFC, uncapped)
- Nathan Jibulu (Sale Sharks / Old Wimbledonian Warriors RFC, uncapped)
- Ciaran Knight (Gloucester Rugby / Matson RFC, uncapped)
- Nathan Michelow (Saracens / Brentwood Rugby, uncapped)
- Tom Pearson (Northampton Saints / Bromyard Rugby Club, 1 cap)
- Ewan Richards (Bath Rugby / Wells RFC, uncapped)
- Ethan Roots (Exeter Chiefs / East Coast Bays RFC, 4 caps)
- Vilikesa Sela (Bath Rugby / Royal Wootton Bassett RFC, uncapped)
- Olamide Sodeke (Saracens / Blackheath Rugby Club, uncapped)
- Kepu Tuipulotu (Bath Rugby / Cwmbran RFC, uncapped)
Backs
- Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby / Oxford RFC, 1 cap)
- Jamie Benson (Harlequins, uncapped)
- Noah Caluori (Saracens / Blackheath Rugby, uncapped)
- Tobias Elliott (Saracens / Harrow Rugby Club, uncapped)
- Caolan Englefield (Gloucester Rugby / Old Rutlishians RFC, uncapped)
- Angus Hall (Saracens / Sevenoaks Rugby Club, uncapped)
- Ollie Hassell-Collins (Leicester Tigers / Newbury RFC, 2 caps)
- Josh Hodge (Exeter Chiefs / Vale of Lune RUFC, uncapped)
- Sean Kerr (Harlequins / Sutton & Epsom Rugby Club, uncapped)
- Rekeiti Ma’asi-White (Sale Sharks / Ampthill RUFC, uncapped)
- Archie McParland (Northampton Saints / Ruthin RFC, uncapped)
- Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby / Chippenham RFC, 1 cap)
- Adam Radwan (Leicester Tigers / Billingham RUFC, 2 caps)
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