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.
Ahead of representing England Students, Durham University and Newcastle Falcons' Max Pepper spoke to TRU about university rugby, his rugby playing family and being put in the shop window.
Portugal's captain, whose journey includes a year in the National Leagues, has urged the next generation of 'Os Lobos' players to experience what life is like abroad.