Lily Plowman named in England U20 squad for summer series

England U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis and assistant coach Sarah McKenna have named their 30-player Six Nations Summer Series squad.

Season captain Lucy Calladine will lead the squad for the first time in a capped fixture following on from April’s meeting with Springboks Women and last week’s opposed training vs. Wales U20 Women.

Last year’s Summer Series gave a platform to 14 of Lewis’ current touring party as capped U20 players. Lilli Ives Campion is now capped senior player and backs Millie David (Bristol Bears) and Sarah Parry (Harlequins) called into the Red Roses’ World Cup training squad alongside Lewis’ Summer Series group.

16 players are set to earn to their first U20 caps in Wales this July, with 14 of those having progressed through the Women’s Pathway and been capped at U18 or U19 level.

In line with Six Nations regulations, management have also included U23 players Grace Clifford (Loughborough Lightning), Chloe Flanagan (Saracens), Lia Green (Loughborough Lightning) and Eva Wood (Sale Sharks) to maximise playing opportunities for a wider player pool within the pathway.

England’s Summer Series fixtures have been confirmed by Six Nations, opening against Scotland, then taking on Italy before concluding their campaign against France at CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence at Ystrad Mynach. All games will be streamed live on the Six Nations U20 YouTube channel.

LJ Lewis said: “It’s a great privilege to finally unveil the squad, an incredible amount of discipline and work has gone in from our players and staff to reach this point.

“With a sharp, demanding schedule, we want tenacity and courage in our players’ approach on the field as a bonded unit.

“Experiences like this are key for the development of our Red Roses hopefuls. Continuity in opportunities like the Summer Series are vital for the growth of players, as well as the women’s game.”

England’s 2025 Six Nations Women’s Summer Series squad(includes current club, community club and U20 caps)

Forwards (17)

Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders Women, Dartford Valley Rugby Club, uncapped)

Joia Bennett (Saracens, Old Albanian RFC, 6 caps)

Lucy Calladine (c) (Loughborough Lightning, Burton Rugby Football Club, 6 caps)

Grace Clifford (Loughborough Lightning, Horsham Rugby Club, 3 caps)

Lucy Finch (Loughborough Lightning, Newbury RFC, uncapped)

Keevy Fitzpatrick (Loughborough Lightning, Sudbury RFC, uncapped)

Chloe Flanagan (Saracens, Ampthill RUFC, 7 caps)

Zara Green (Harlequins, Lewes RFC, uncapped)

Haineala Lutui (Loughborough Lightning, Worcester RFC, uncapped)

Sophie McQueen (Gloucester-Hartpury, Chippenham RFC, uncapped)

Annabel Meta (Trailfinders Women, Wimbledon RFC, 3 caps)

Maddy Page (Harlequins, Buckingham RFC, uncapped)

Lilly Plowman (Exeter Chiefs, Crediton RFC, uncapped)

Lucie Sams (Sale Sharks, Kingsbridge RFC, uncapped)

Tyla Shirley (Harlequins, Hove RFC, 5 caps)

Lucy Simpson (Gloucester-Hartpury, Rams RFC, uncapped)

Amelia Williams (Loughborough Lightning, Medway RFC, 7 caps)

Backs (13)

Ashton Adcock (Becky Essex PDG, Loughborough College, Tamworth, uncapped)

Molly Bunker (Gloucester-Hartpury, Havant RFC, uncapped)

Ella Cromack (Harlequins, Reading RFC, 4 caps)

Millie David (Bristol Bears, Reading RFC, 5 caps)

Lia Green (Loughborough Lightning, Winscombe RFC, 6 caps)

Sophie Hopkins (Sale Sharks, Fullerians RFC, 4 caps)

Millie Hyett (Gloucester-Hartpury, Evesham RFC, 6 caps)

Poppy Love (Trailfinders Women, Grasshoppers RFC, uncapped)

Molly Luthayi (Loughborough Lightning, Kettering Rugby, uncapped)

Amelia MacDougall (Saracens, Old Albanian RFC, 5 caps)

Carmela Morrall (Loughborough Lightning, Dubai Hurricanes, 5 caps)

Sarah Parry (Harlequins, Newtown Rugby Club, uncapped)

Eva Wood (Sale Sharks, Old Halesonians RFC, uncapped)

England U20 Women’s Six Nations Summer Series fixtures(all fixtures at CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence at Ystrad Mynach, Wales)

Saturday 5th July – England vs. Scotland – 18:00 BST

Friday 11th July – Italy vs. England – 13:00 BST

Thursday 17th July – France vs. England – 18:00 BST