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England

Jack van Poortvliet played at both the 2020 and 2021 editions of the U20 Six nations. He captained his side to victory in the 2021 edition and made his senior England debut the following year. Van Poortvliet has been named in Steve Borthwick’s squad for the 2025 six nations tournament.

Fin Baxter played a handful of games in England’s 2021 U20 Six Nations side and captained the U20s in the 2022 edition of the tournament. The prop received his first senior call up in May 2024 and has been named in the 2025 Six Nations squad.

Wales

Jac Morgan captained Wales in the U20 Six Nations in 2020, achieving more turnovers than any other player in the tournament before it got halted due to the COVID pandemic. He made his senior Wales debut in 2022 and has made 17 appearances, and will captain Wales for the 2025 Six Nations tournament.

Evan Lloyd played for Wales in the 2021 U20 Six Nations Championship. The Hooker has made five senior appearances since he made his debut in 2024 and will look to add to that as a part of the 2025 Six Nations squad.

Wales’ Freddie Thomas actually played for England in the 2021 U20 Six Nations tournament. The Gloucester-born player has made just one appearance for the senior team but has a spot in the 2025 Six Nations squad.

Dan Edwards is one of two uncapped players in the Welsh 2025 six nations squad. He made his U20s debut in the 2020 Six Nations, and started all six matches in the 2023 U20 Six Nations edition.

Ireland

Gus McCarthy captained Ireland to victory in the 2023 U20 Six Nations tournament. He made his senior debut in November 2024, and scored a week later on the 150th anniversary of the IRFU.

France

Nolann Le Garrec played for France in the 2021 U20 Six Nations. The scrum-half has made six appearances for the seniors since making his debut in 2024.

Nicolas Depoortere captained France in the 2023 U20 Six Nations tournament, and made his debut for the senior team in 2024.