England boss Eddie Jones has revealed that he intends to take a look at some new players this summer, with these four unexpected stars set for a call-up.
England set to face the USA and Canada at Twickenham this summer, as well as the return of an ‘A’ team to play their Scottish counterparts.
The two Tests will be at Twickenham on July 4 and 10 and the RFU expect at least 10,000 supporters to attend. England A will face Scotland A at Welford Road on June 27.
#1. Miles Reid
Age: 22
Club: Bath
The 22-year-old Bath flanker, who has been earmarked as a future captain of his hometown side, is close to a call-up according to the Mail Online. A dynamic figure, Reid is a powerful ball carrier with a strong defensive skill set that has impressed Jones.
DID YOU KNOW? Reid's Aunt Jen stood on the plinth of the Edward Colston statue to send a strong message during the Black Lives Matter protests
#2. Bevan Rodd
Age: 20
Club: Sale Sharks
Jones is considering handing unheralded Sale prop a shock call-up after forwards coach Matt Proudfoot visited him in training earluer this year, according to The Telegraph. Rodd, who was born in Scotland, is also thought to be wanted by Scotland boss Gregor Townsend.
#3. Adam Radwan
Age: 23
Club: Newcastle Falcons
Radwan is one of the most exciting wingers in English rugby. England scouts have discussed his ability and the 23-year-old could feature on the international scene this summer.
DID YOU KNOW? He is known to his team-mates by his ancestral Egyption middle name, Belal.
#4. Raffi Quirke
Age: 19
Club: Sale Sharks
Quirke, the 19-year-old Englishman who is as North West as Coronation Street, is the current apprentice to World Cup winning scrum-half Faf de Klerk at the AJ Bell Stadium. He has been an international age-group regular, but qualifies for Ireland through his Grandmother.