The Rugby Paper have picked out their five English youngsters who could break out in 2021 and earn an international call-up from head coach Eddie Jones.
1. Gabriel Oghre
The versatile forward, who can play hooker or in the back-row, signed for Wasps' Senior Academy ahead of the 2017/18 season.
During his first couple of seasons with the Club, Oghre was an eye-catching regular for Wasps A in the Premiership Rugby Shield and featured in nine of Wasps A’s ten matches in the 2018/19 campaign, captaining the side on occasions while also crossing for three tries.
Oghre also made his Premiership debut in 2018/19 off the bench against Saracens and soon made the step up to the Wasps first-team squad for the 2019/20 season.
What they said: "The 22-year-old shone as captain of Wasps A earlier in the season, before being handed opportunities in recent weeks in the Premiership in both the front and back rows, scoring in bonus-point wins over Worcester and Bristol."
2. Cameron Redpath (Bath)
The 6’2 centre has brought Stuart Hooper more dimensions to the Bath midfield since joining from Sale earlier this year, with the additional options of being able to play at 10 or 15.
Redpath joined the strong Bath contingent of young English players within its back-division which includes the likes of Josh Bayliss and Miles Reid and current and former England U20 players; Olly Fox, Tom de Glanville, Gabe Hamer-Webb and Max Ojomoh.
What they said: "The centre was named in Eddie Jones’ 34-man squad for South Africa in 2018 but was unable to travel with the team due to injury. If he keeps making waves at Bath, Redpath could well be awarded another call-up in the near future."
3. Manu Vunipola (Saracens)
The cousin of Billy and Mako made his senior debut as a replacement against Harlequins in the Premiership Rugby Cup, having an immediate impact by sending Rotimi Segun through for an all-important bonus-point score.
A first Premiership outing followed in May 2019 against Exeter Chiefs and his maiden start came two weeks later at Worcester Warriors.
Vunipola started Storm’s final win over Newcastle Falcons A in the Premiership Rugby Shield and went on to play for England Under-20s in the World Rugby Championship.
What they said: "It might not be long before he gets the opportunity to play a similar role for his country. Despite being set for a season in the Championship, the former England U18 and U20 international is destined for a bright future."
4. Joel Kpoku (Saracens)
A mainstay in the England Under-20s side, Kpoku made his international bow against the Junior Springboks and has since represented his country at two U20 World Rugby Championships.
The powerful forward was also called up to a full England training camp in August 2018.
What they said: "He threw himself around the park in this month’s battle with Saracens where he made a whopping 22 tackles. Another who has played at England U18 and U20 level, he could well be part of a Premiership-winning side before he gets an opportunity to step into the international ring."
5. Richard Capstick (Exeter Chiefs)
A product of the club's academy set-up, highly rated back-row forward with a big future ahead of him in the game.
What they said: "He threw himself around the park in this month’s battle with Saracens where he made a whopping 22 tackles. Another who has played at England U18 and U20 level, he could well be part of a Premiership-winning side before he gets an opportunity to step into the international ring."