Three players who made their England debut before their Premiership bow - Page 2 of 3 - Ruck

Three players who made their England debut before their Premiership bow

2. Olly Barkley

The exciting playmaker was spotted by Andy Robinson and Brian Ashton while playing for Colston School in 1999–2000. He made his début for England during the summer tour to North America in 2001 in a game against the United States on 16 June in San Francisco, coming on in the second half as a replacement in the 48–19 win. He was 19 years old at the time, and had not yet made a senior appearance for Bath.

DID YOU KNOW? Barkley is a Patron for NACOA – a charity that provides information, advice and support for anyone affected by their parents drinking

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