And Saturday found the seasoned televised sport consumer opening the curtains, admiring a pleasant morning, and closing the drapes again as a preventative against glare on the screen. Wales U20 v France U20- Tuesday, 4 July Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town - KO 15:30 BST Wales U20 squad:įorwards: Josh Morse (Scarlets), Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths (Dragons RFC), Lewis Lloyd (Ospreys), Sam Scarfe (Dragons RFC), Lewis Morgan (Scarlets), Louis Fletcher (Ospreys), Ellis Fackrell (Ospreys), *Kian Hire (Ospreys), Liam Edwards (Ospreys), *Evan Hill (Ospreys), Mackenzie Martin (Cardiff Rugby), Jonny Green (Harlequins), Ryan Woodman (Dragons RFC), Morgan Morse (Ospreys), Lucas De la Rua (Cardiff Rugby), *Seb Driscoll (Harlequins), Gwilym Evans (Cardiff Rugby).īacks: Archie Hughes (Scarlets), Harri Williams (Scarlets), Che Hope (Dragons RFC), Dan Edwards (Ospreys), *Harri Wilde (Cardiff Rugby), Bryn Bradley (Harlequins), Joe Westwood (Dragons RFC), Tom Florence (Ospreys), Louie Hennessey (Bath Rugby), Harri Houston (Ospreys), *Huw Anderson (Dragons RFC), Llien Morgan (Ospreys), Cameron Winnett (Cardiff Rugby).The biggest sporting day of the year so far. Wales U20 v Japan U20 - Thursday, 29 June Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch - KO 13:00 BST Wales U20 v New Zealand U20 - Saturday, 24 June Paarl Gymnasium - KO 15:00 BST They picked up some terrific victories, they gave us a good hiding in that tournament and Japan is one of the fast rising nations in world rugby so they are going to be a very difficult opponent as well." Wales schedule: "We also know the French are very strong in the Six Nations. "When you are playing a New Zealand team it's a good measure of where you are - your potential as an individual and as a team. We're very respectful of New Zealand rugby, particularly at under-20s level.
"It's not a game we are fearful of, we see it as a real opportunity. Someone mentioned the last three times we have played them we have actually won twice," Jones said. "Historically they have been pretty strong in this competition over the years. Wales begin their campaign on 24 June in Paarl against New Zealand, who have won the world crown on five occasions.
"There are a lot of exciting players in there particularly around our backline and back row," said Jones.
Wales face New Zealand, Japan and France in Pool A.
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