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Published 15:25 1 Jun 2021 BST
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Dan Kelly has, so far, made 19 senior appearances for Leicester Tigers. (Credit: Getty Images)[/caption]
Eddie Jones has upcoming Tests on the horizon against the USA and Canada. He will also have a big say in the squad selection for a June 27 'A' game between Scotland and England.
With several England stars heading off on British & Irish Lions duty, Jones will use the games to bring in fresh faces and those that have been on the fringes in recent years.
The likes of Bevan Rodd, Alfie Barbeary, Marcus Smith and Miles Reid have all been tipped to make their Test debuts, this summer, and Kelly could be named among them. The Ireland U20 star can play centre and wing, and Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick has been singing his praises.
Even were Kelly to miss out on the senior squad, were he to feature in that England 'A' game, he no longer be eligible to represent Ireland.
With the likes of Jimmy O'Brien, Conor O'Brien, Stewart Moore, Shane Daly, James Hume, and more, all pressing for senior Ireland inclusion, Kelly may fancy his chances of making a mark with England better.
It will be an interesting one to monitor over the coming days. Ireland U20's Six Nations campaign kicks off against Scotland on June 19.
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