Wales U20s are set to take on Scotland U20s in a highly anticipated Six Nations clash at Murrayfield, with hopes of keeping their unlikely title chances alive. After a remarkable victory over Ireland in their previous match, where they made 230 tackles to secure a hard-fought win, Wales will be looking to continue their winning streak. Following a successful outing against Italy U20s in round two, a win in Edinburgh will put Wales in contention for the title as they gear up to face England U20s in Cardiff next week.
In preparation for the match, Wales U20s coach, Richard Whiffin, has made some strategic personnel changes to the team. One of the key changes sees Harri Ford stepping in for Harri Wilde at outside-half, a move that is expected to have a significant impact on the team’s performance. Cardiff centre Elijah Evans replaces Osian Roberts, while Harry Rees-Weldon returns on the wing. Additionally, flanker Deian Gwynne makes a comeback to the starting lineup in place of Dan Gemine.
Whiffin expressed confidence in the squad’s depth and their ability to adapt to different game scenarios. He emphasised the importance of testing players in various positions to build a solid team for future competitions, including the upcoming World Cup. Acknowledging the challenge that Scotland poses, Whiffin highlighted the tough nature of away games in the championship and the need for a strong collective performance to execute their game plan effectively.
Kick-off for the match is scheduled for 7.15pm, with fans able to catch the action live on S4C and BBC iPlayer. The Wales U20s lineup includes Tom Bowen, Harry Rees-Weldon, Elijah Evans, Steff Emanuel, Aidan Boshoff, Harri Ford, Logan Franklin, Ioan Emanuel, Harry Thomas, Sam Scott, Kenzie Jenkins, Tom Cottle, Deian Gwynne, Harry Beddall (capt), and Evan Minto. The replacements for Wales U20s are Evan Wood, Louie Trevett, Owain James, Luke Evans, Caio James, Sion Davies, Harri Wilde, and Elis Price.
On the other side, Scotland U20s are gearing up with their own starting lineup, including players like J Brown, N Moncrieff, A Hunter, K Yule, F Watson, M Urwin, N Cowan, O McKenna, J Roberts, O Blyth-Lafferty, C Moss, D Halkon, O Duncan, F Douglas ©, and R Logan. The replacements for Scotland U20s are S Stephen, J Shearer, J Stewart, B Godsell, M Fyffe, H McArthur, I Coates, and C van Wyk.
As the tension mounts for this crucial Six Nations showdown, all eyes will be on the young talents from both Wales and Scotland as they battle it out on the field. With the title race heating up and every point counting, fans can expect an intense and thrilling contest between these two emerging rugby powerhouses. Stay tuned for live updates on what promises to be an exciting match-up between Wales and Scotland U20s.