England U20 Men's Squad Announced for 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship

England U20 Men's head coach Mark Mapletoft and assistant coach Andy Titterrell have selected their 30-player squad for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, with talented young players from Exeter Chiefs featuring prominently. Among the selected players is Crediton Rugby Club forward Louie Gulley, a 19-year-old rising star who has already made a name for himself in the England U20 team with five caps. This April, Gulley signed a senior contract with Exeter Chiefs, and his skills on the field have earned him recognition from the club's Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, who has praised the young player's potential and described him as a "local lad" set for a bright future with the senior Chiefs group.

Key Takeaways:

• The England U20 Men's squad for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship consists of 30 players, with four players from Exeter Chiefs, including rising star Louie Gulley.
• Louie Gulley, a 19-year-old hooker with five caps, has signed a senior contract with Exeter Chiefs and was one of four Chiefs players included in England's 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship winning squad.
• Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter has praised Gulley's potential, describing him as a "local lad" with a bright future ahead.
• The selected players from Exeter Chiefs are: Kane James, Ben Coen, Nic Allison, Nick Lilley, and Campbell Ridl.
• The reigning champions open their tournament against Scotland on Sunday, June 29, with the final scheduled for July 19.

Statistics:

• The England U20 Men's squad consists of 30 players.
• The four players from Exeter Chiefs in the selected squad are Louie Gulley, Kane James, Ben Coen, and Campbell Ridl.
• Louie Gulley has five caps for England U20.
• The 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship will take place in Italy, with the reigning champions opening their tournament against Scotland on Sunday, June 29.
• The final of the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship is scheduled for July 19.

Sources:

• Crediton Courier: "Rugby: Exeter Chiefs duo named in England squad to tackle France" (https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/sport/rugby/exeter-chiefs-duo-named-in-england-squad-to-tackle-france-805063)
• Crediton Courier: "Louie Gulley set to represent Exeter Chiefs in Italy" (https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/sport/rugby/louie-gulley-set-to-represent-exeter-chiefs-in-italy)
• Crediton Courier: "Exeter Chiefs duo named in England squad to tackle France" (https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/sport/rugby/exeter-chiefs-duo-named-in-england-squad-to-tackle-france-805063)