ENGLAND will field five international rookies in next Sunday’s non-cap fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

England will field five international rookies in next Sunday’s non-cap fixture against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

England full-back Matt Perry will line up for the A side in Friday night's clash against Ireland at Northampton.

Bristol players Phil Christophers and Andrew Sheridan have been called into the England A squad for next Friday’s international against Ireland A at Northampton.

Liam Botham is aiming to follow in the footsteps of Jason Robinson by using his England A selection as the springboard to a full international call-up.