England unchanged for World Rugby U20s Championships final

England have named an unchanged squad for tomorrow’s World Rugby U20s Championships final against New Zealand in Italy.
Following Monday’s 28-20 semi-final win over South Africa, head coach Jon Callard has opted to trust the same 23 men to deliver England‘s third consecutive title at U20s level.
He said: “The squad performed heroically in the semi-final and they deserve another opportunity.  That is, however, unfortunate for the others who have been pushing and training hard.
“I am grateful that I have 28 enthusiastic and energised players who want to give this their best shot whether on the field or by supporting the preparations of those who are. We were all pleased with the semi-final but feel that we left a bit out there. We were a little exposed at the end so there have been lots of key learnings from that game.”
England have not faced New Zealand since the 2013 semi-final in France when they recorded a 33-21 victory to progress to the final against Wales.
“New Zealand are a very exciting and challenging proposition for us,” added Callard.
“They have a powerful squad who play with width and pace. We need to be strong in the set piece and smart in our game management. I’m hoping that it will be a great advert for the game as the boys look to show that they are the best in their generation at this particular time. To have the opportunity to test yourself against both South Africa and New Zealand within a week in Test rugby is both unique and a privilege.”
England U20s: Aaron Morris (Saracens); George Perkins (Saracens), Nick Tompkins (Saracens), Max Clark (Bath Rugby), Howard Packman (Northampton Saints); Rory Jennings (Bath Rugby), James Mitchell (Sale Sharks); Ellis Genge (Bristol Rugby), Jack Walker (Yorkshire Carnegie), Paul Hill (Yorkshire Carnegie); Will Witty (Newcastle Falcons), Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, Capt.); Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints), Will Owen (Leicester Tigers), James Chisholm (Harlequins).
Replacements: Jack Innard (Exeter Chiefs), Sebastian Adeniran-Olule (Harlequins), Ciaran Parker (Sale Sharks), Kieran Treadwell (Harlequins), Sam Skinner (Exeter Chiefs), Will Homer (Bath Rugby), Lloyd Evans (Gloucester), Piers O’Conor (Wasps).