Not every player who is called up for England actually gets onto the pitch and Eddie Jones latest batch of fresh faces will be hoping not to follow in the footsteps of these players.
Some players failed to gain a place in the XV whereas others said thanks but not thanks and turned down the call-up.
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#1. Ross Moriarty
The Wales star says he's not ashamed of his past life as an England Under-20s World Cup winner. Moriarty, born in the rugby league hot-bed of St Helens, played alongside current England internationals Maro Itoje and Charlie Ewels, when England Under-20s lifted the World Cup back in 2014.
But, depsite a call-up on the table from Stuart Lancaster ,he is now maintaining a proud family dynasty that saw his father Paul - who was also a rugby league international - and uncle Richard both play for Wales.
Ross Moriarty of Wales is tackled by George Ford, Captain of England during the Quilter International match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 11th August 2019. [Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK].
#2 Louis Rees-Zammit
England legend Richard Hill and Eddie Jones met face-to-face with the youngster, offering the chance to swap allegiances and play for England during the 2020 Six Nations.
Despite the offer of a guaranteed call-up, the Gloucester youngster had captured headlines that season after bursting onto the Premiership scene and eventually accepted an offer included in Wales’ Six Nations squad.
#3. Gary Graham
The former Scotland U20 cap (and son for former Scotland prop and forward coach, George) was called up by Eddie Jones for England ahead of the 2018 Six Nations, but didn't feature. Later that year, he was named in the Scotland squad for the 2018 Autumn Tests, where he made his international debut.
DID YOU KNOW? Graham joined Newcastle Falcons in the summer of 2017 from Championship club Jersey Reds
#4. Michael Hooper
Following a number of standout performances at the Junior U20 championship in 2010, there were reports that the standout back-rower was a transfer target for Leicester Tigers.
The RFU were reportedly involved in the bid as Hooper would have been eligible to play for England as his father is from Kent. However, he'd end up signing a new deal and has since won over 100 caps for the Wallabies. If only, eh?
#5. Cameron Redpath
The Bath playmaker, 21, played for England at U20 level but chose to join Scotland for the 2021 Six Nations, where he made his debut in their historic win at Twickenham. He was previously selected in England's 34-man squad for their 2018 summer tour of South Africa but was unable to travel with the squad because of injury
DID YOU KNOW? Bryan Redpath’s nickname as a player was “Basil” and whilst at Sale his son was given the nickname “boom boom” as a result due to the association with the children’s television character Basil Brush
