The English youngsters made it back-to-back victories at the World Rugby Under-20s Championship in 2014, defeating South Africa 21-20 in the final in New Zealand.
With London Irish dropping down to join a cast of Ealing Trailfinders, Bedford Blues and Yorkshire Carnegie, all of whom have retained the core of their squads and recruited well, this could be the most exciting Championship for several seasons.
Ealing Trailfinders have made their intentions clear with an astonishing 27 players signing up as they push for promotion to the Premiership.
