England Under-20s ready to ‘create own stories’ as they gear up for world title defence
20 June 2025
England U20 hooker Alfie Barbeary has been suspended for five weeks following his red-card incident during the recently concluded World Rugby U20 Championship encounter against Ireland at Club De Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada.
Barbeary was sent-off in the 67th minute for a dangerous tackle on Ireland’s John Hodnett and his absence proved costly for England as they succumbed to a 26-42 defeat.
As a result, the England substitute hooker will miss the remainder of the World Rugby U20 Championship campaign and also the opening week of the 2019/20 Premiership season.
England are currently at the third position in Pool B and will take on Italy in the second round of the tournament in Santa Fe on Saturday.