The talented centre is in his first year at Harlequins, and has been a prolific try-scorer on loan with Esher in National Division One, scoring four tries in his last league appearance against Manchester on January 31. He joins Academy teammates Tom Sargeant, Seb Stegmann and Chris York in the match 22.

He is one of six changes to the England group for the game at Dubarry Park in Athlone (6.15pm). Also called up are hooker Arthur Ellis (London Wasps), lock Dan Williams (Gloucester), and there are four changes in the backs with Lowe joined by centre Tom Casson (Saracens), fly-half Rory Clegg (Newcastle) and wing James Short (Saracens).

England are defending the Six Nations title and have wins against Italy (17-0) and Wales (28-15) already under their belts, but they meet an unbeaten Ireland team that has seen off France (9-6) and Italy (29-26) in the opening rounds.

Academy Manager, Tony Diprose said: "Obviously we are delighted for George and see it as just reward for his performances this season both at Esher, where he has been scoring a heap of tries (six in his last two league games) and Quins. It is especially significant for George as he missed out at both England U16 and England U18 level, and we feel he deserves recognition at a national level of his abilities. We look forward to seeing how he performs against a tough Irish U20 side on Friday. It will also be a positive that he has Quins team mates Seb Stegmann, Chris York and Tom Sargeant alongside him in the match 22."

Forwards
Bob Baker (London Wasps)
Calum Clark (Leeds Carnegie)
Peter Elder (London Wasps)
Arthur Ellis (London Wasps)
James Gaskell (Sale Sharks)
Jamie George (Saracens)
Shaun Knight (Gloucester Rugby)
Ben Moon (Exeter Chiefs)
Josh Ovens (Bath Rugby)
Tom Sargeant (Harlequins)
Dan Williams (Gloucester Rugby)
Chris York (Harlequins)

Backs
Freddie Burns (Gloucester Rugby)
Tom Casson (Saracens)
Rory Clegg (Newcastle Falcons)
Sam Harrison (Leicester Tigers)
Will Hurrell (Leicester Tigers)
George Lowe (Harlequins)
James Short (Saracens)
Seb Stegmann (Harlequins)
Greig Tonks (Leicester Tigers)
Dan White (Leeds Carnegie)

England Under 20 fixtures
February 6: England U20 17 Italy U20 0
February 13: Wales U20 16 England U20 28
February 27: Ireland U20 v England U20 (Athlone, 6.15pm)
March 13: England U20 v France U20 (Worcester, 8pm) Live on SkySports
March 20: England U20 v Scotland U20 (Worcester, 8pm) Live on SkySports