Exeter Chiefs' Jack Maunder to skipper England under-18s
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Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Jack Maunder will captain England under-18s against Italy in the European Championship bronze final on Saturday.
He is one of five changes to the side for the game at Stade Toulousain (2pm) after the defeat to hosts France on Tuesday, and leads the side after Theo Brophy Clews picked up an injury in Blagnac.
Fellow Sandy Park academy prospect Josh Caulfield also starts, with Ollie Dawe named on the bench.
"It’s important for us to finish the campaign with a strong performance," said head coach John Fletcher.
"The players were disappointed with the loss on Tuesday …
He is one of five changes to the side for the game at Stade Toulousain (2pm) after the defeat to hosts France on Tuesday, and leads the side after Theo Brophy Clews picked up an injury in Blagnac.
Fellow Sandy Park academy prospect Josh Caulfield also starts, with Ollie Dawe named on the bench.
"It’s important for us to finish the campaign with a strong performance," said head coach John Fletcher.
"The players were disappointed with the loss on Tuesday …
