Leicester Tigers wing Rhys Williams has been named in the Wales Under-20s team for the opening match of their Six Nations Championship programme, against England on Saturday.Williams, who made his senior debut for Tigers in last season’s LV= Cup, makes his Under-20s debut in the match at Colwyn Bay.
The Wales team includes eight players who have already played at this level, including senior cap Dafydd Howells at full-back.
Coach co-ordinator Allan Lewis said: "Training has been very positive, with international skills coaches Chris Horsman, Jason Strange and Geraint Lewis bringing a fresh approach to the set-up. The boys have responded well.
"I know England's coach Jon Callard very well and I know he too will be looking to play an expansive game so there will hopefully an attractive game of international rugby in Colwyn Bay.”
Tickets are on sale now from the official WRU website at wru.wales/tickets, from venuecymru.co.uk, by phoning 0149 287 2000 or to callers at Colwyn Leisure Centre and Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Prices are £15 seating, terrace £10, £5 for under-16s and OAPs.
Wales Under-20s v England (Saturday, Eirias Stadium, Colwyn Bay, 7.30pm): Dafydd Howells (Ospreys), Joshua Adams (Scarlets), Barney Nightingale (Dragons), Garyn Smith (Blues), Rhys Williams (Leicester Tigers), Dan Jones (Scarlets), Tom Williams (Blues); Luke Garrett (Dragons), Liam Belcher (Blues), Dillon Lewis (Blues), Joe Davies (Dragons), Rory Thornton (Ospreys)(c), Tom Phillips (Scarlets), Harrison Keddie (Dragons), Ollie Griffiths (Dragons)
Replacements: Ryan Elias (Scarlets), Keagan Bale (Dragons), Joe Jones (Blues), Adam Beard (Ospreys), Jordan Viggers (Blues), Kieran Hardy (Scarlets), James Whittingham (Blues), Owen Watkin (Ospreys)
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