THREE forwards from Worcester's RFU England Regional Rugby Academy will get the chance to turn out for their country.

They have been included in the England Under 19 squad for the international against Wales at Aberavon on Thursday, February 3 (7pm).

Former North Midlands 18-Group Schools hooker Alan Keylock, who is a product of Bromsgrove School, prop Dylan Hartley and lock Alex Rae have been named in a provisional squad of 26 to train for the game.

The squad will be reduced to 22 ahead of the game which will be England's opening match to kick off the new Under 19 Six Nations Championship campaign.

Tosh Askew, England Under 19 coach, said: "Most of these players will have the opportunity to earn their first caps this season.

"The talent within the group suggests that this could be a very exciting time for England U19s, both for the Six Nations and the forthcoming IRB World Championship.

"Having lost in the semi-final by one score last year we will be looking to improve on that.

"The Wales game is always a very physical test and a good indicator of how successful the season could be for us."