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Six Nations: The school divide behind England's rugby team

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Jamie George and Ellis Genge have played together for England 57 times.

The hooker and loose-head prop grew up on site at Haileybury , a private school in Hertfordshire .

Of the 23 -strong squad picked to face France last weekend , 13 attended private schools.

Only 7% of children in England are educated privately.

A large proportion of England 's elite players may emerge out of private schools, but their talent wasn't necessarily born in them.

Since January , VAT has been payable on school fees.

The move, which the government predicts will raise billions for state schools, has put pressure on private schools alike.

Headmaster Guy Ayling is already making difficult decisions around awards.

Genge was an unwitting beneficiary of the draw big rugby schools exert on scouts.

Hartpury coach Barrell says any assessment of rugby talent should come with context.

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