Exclusive: The towering forward says England Under-20s must show the right attitude in what remains of the World Championship after seeing their title defence come to an end.
The England Under-20s back-row on the rise of his former teammate Henry Pollock, his own experiences which led to a Premiership debut and the latest challenge against South Africa.
Only eight players remain from last year’s triumphant squad and while 2024’s success can act as motivation, Mark Mapletoft’s side are also out to create their own memories.
Gaining game time in the Premiership Cup - as well as in National One for Leicester Lions - has led to the 19-year old earning a first start for England's Under-20s.
Exclusive: The Under-20s skipper has led her country superbly and after experiencing the Red Roses environment earlier this year, the Loughborough Lightning star is focused on taking the next steps at her own pace.
England Under-20s’ flanker and scrum-half are gearing up to face Ireland in the World Under-20 Championship semi-finals - and the connection within the playing group is spurring them on.
Mark Mapletoft has made 12 changes to the starting XV which came through England's first World Rugby U20s Championship match but that doesn't dilute the talent of the squad.
Eighteen of the 30-man squad travelling to Georgia in preparation for the World Rugby U20 Championship played in National One or National Two in 2023/24.
England Under-20s' power up front has been a noticeable weapon during the Six Nations and an important cog in this has been University of Bath prop Billy Sela.