A XV of 23-and-unders pushing for a cap before 2019

15. Harry Mallinder Northampton, 21 Forget fly-half. Full-back is where Mallinder will thrive

14. Perry Humphreys Worcester Warriors, 22 He is a strong, quick finisher who can live off scraps

13. Joe Marchant Harlequins, 21 A balanced runner who enjoys an outside break but is also robust in defence

12. Nick Tompkins Saracens, 22 Will be pushing the England midfield

11. Nathan Earle Saracens, 23 Athletic wing should star during the international window

10. Marcus Smith Harlequins, 18 Has kept his head amid the hype to deliver composed performances

9. Stuart Townsend Exeter Chiefs, 21 Is more highly rated than his mate Jack Maunder

1. Hayden Thompson-Stringer Saracens, 22 Converted back-rower is set to join England’s

strong stable of looseheads soon

2. Jack Walker Bath, 21 Beginning to string together Premiership appearances

3. Scott Wilson Newcastle Falcons, 23 Injuries have held him back

4. Jordan Onojaife Northampton Saints, 22 Learning plenty in A League outings

5. Will Witty Newcastle Falcons, 22 Another consistent, exciting young second-row

6. Zach Mercer Bath, 20 Captained England’s Under-20s rather than touring Argentina and is improving in defence

7. Ben Curry Sale Sharks, 19 Twin brother Tom took his chance with England, but Ben is starring for his club this season so far

8. Sam Simmonds Exeter Chiefs, 22 Lighter than a traditional England No 8 but more explosive and surely worth examining soon