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Bath Rugby's Gabriel Oghre named in England U19 squad to play France

Bath Rugby hooker Gabriel Oghre has been named in the England U19 squad to face France U19 in a friendly fixture taking place at Stade Jules Ladoumègue, Massy on Saturday (kick-off 18:30).

The squad is a combination of players currently in the pathway and players who have caught the eye of the England age-grade coaches with their performances for their respective clubs this season.

Led by England player pathway coach Peter Walton and Newcastle Falcons’ Mark Laycock, the players have gathered for a training session at Hazelwood, London Irish on Friday 31 March ahead of the match.

Peter Walton said: “It is hugely important that we continue to look at a wide pool of players and this match offers us the opportunity to challenge them in a new environment. Facing France away from home will be a good experience for these players and we know we can expect a physical test, so I’m excited to see how they perform.”

England U19 team to face France U19

15. Ben Loader (London Irish)**

14. Gabriel Ibitoye (Harlequins)*

13. Matt Williams (London Irish)

12. Jacob Umaga (Wasps)*

11. Levi Davis (Hartpury)

10. James Grayson (Northampton Saints)

9. Rory Brand (London Irish)

1. Alex Seville (Gloucester Rugby)*

2. Henry Walker (Gloucester Rugby)

3. Joseph Morris (Worcester Warriors)*

4. Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors)*