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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Young Wales international ruled out of World Championship
Young Wales international ruled out of World Championship The 20-year-old was one of the heroes of the stirring victory over Grand Slam-chasing England back in March Harry Rees-Weldon of Wales scores the crucial try (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd ) Young Dragons winger Harry Rees-Weldon has been ruled out of Wales U20s' World Championship campaign after suffering an injury in training. The 20-year-old starred in the Six Nations earlier this year, crossing for an eye-catching try in the stirring upset of Grand Slam-chasing England at the Cardiff Arms Park. Since then, Rees-Weldon has gone on to make his senior debut for the Men of Gwent, scoring on his debut against the Ospreys. He then followed that up with back-to-back starts in South Africa against the Stormers and Bulls. However, a leg injury suffered in training means he will now miss the tournament in Italy. 'Harry is out after an injury in training,' Wales head coach Richard Whiffin told the South Wales Argus. 'It's such a shame because he was brilliant at the back end of the Six Nations. Article continues below 'He then showed that he can step up to the next level with the Dragons in the United Rugby Championship but sadly he won't make the plane. 'Harry is in rehab already and now it's up to others to step up in what is a strong area for us, with Tom Bowen to come back into the mix. One guy's misfortune is another's opportunity.' Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. The injury to Rees-Weldon is understood to not be serious, with the speedster targeting a pre-season return. Whiffin had initially planned to name his squad for the tournament prior to Friday's second warm-up match against Italy. However, he will now wait until after that friendly at the Arms Park as he weighs up a number of injury doubts. His side started their preparations last week with a warm-up match against England at Pontypool Park. Article continues below Despite leading 14-7 at half-time, five tries in the final 13 minutes saw Wales collapse to a 47-14 defeat. Wales begin their World Rugby U20s Championship campaign against Argentina on June 29. Skills coach Neil Jenkins, who will not travel to Japan with the senior national team this summer, has been working with the U20s as they continue to build towards the tournament in Italy.
South Wales Argus
26-04-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Dragons head coach names team for Ospreys derby clash
The former Wales and British & Irish Lions flanker, who will retire at the end of the season, starts at seven after coming off the bench during last Saturday's Judgement Day defeat by the Scarlets at the Principality Stadium. Wales U20s star Harry Rees-Weldon, who recently signed a new contract with the club, will make his debut on the wing, meanwhile Will Reed is set to make his 50th Dragons appearance from the bench. Elsewhere in the backs, there are starts for Joe Westwood in the centre, while Che Hope and Huw Anderson return to the bench. In the pack, Rhodri Jones, Brodie Coghlan and Chris Coleman are an all-change front row with Joe Davies replacing the injured Ben Carter to partner Ryan Woodman, while George Young comes onto the bench in the place of Taine Basham. Lydiate isn't the only one heading back to his former stomping ground with head coach Tiatia returning to take on the side for whom he played 99 times during a glittering playing career. 'It's a great opportunity for us," said Tiatia. "We're under no illusion of what Ospreys bring, and the style they play - a strong set-piece, very good scrum, their collision work is very good. "We've got to get our processes right and stay in the game and win moments, similar to what we did against the Scarlets, 'We've been working on our discipline and making sure that we don't give Ospreys opportunities in our 22. 'We're really clear on, the couple of areas we need to work on and then try and execute it on Saturday afternoon.' Dragons RFC: Ewan Rosser; Harry Rees-Weldon, Joe Westwood, Aneurin Owen (CAPT), Jared Rosser; Angus O'Brien, Rhodri Williams; Rhodri Jones, Brodie Coghlan, Chris Coleman, Joe Davies, Ryan Woodman, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Dan Lydiate, Aaron Wainwright. Replacements: Elliot Dee, Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, Nathan Evans, Barny Langton-Cryer, George Young, Che Hope, Will Reed, Huw Anderson.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dragons reveal team to face the Ospreys on Saturday
Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia has made seven changes for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship derby against the Ospreys at Stadium, including a recall for Dan Lydiate who will play his final game of professional rugby on Welsh soil. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions flanker, who will retire at the end of the season, starts at seven after coming off the bench during last Saturday's Judgement Day defeat by the Scarlets at the Principality Stadium. Wales U20s star Harry Rees-Weldon, who recently signed a new contract with the club, will make his debut on the wing, meanwhile Will Reed is set to make his 50th Dragons appearance from the bench. Elsewhere in the backs, there are starts for Joe Westwood in the centre, while Che Hope and Huw Anderson return to the bench. In the pack, Rhodri Jones, Brodie Coghlan and Chris Coleman are an all-change front row with Joe Davies replacing the injured Ben Carter to partner Ryan Woodman, while George Young comes onto the bench in the place of Taine Basham. Lydiate isn't the only one heading back to his former stomping ground with head coach Tiatia returning to take on the side for whom he played 99 times during a glittering playing career. 'It's a great opportunity for us," said Tiatia. "We're under no illusion of what Ospreys bring, and the style they play - a strong set-piece, very good scrum, their collision work is very good. "We've got to get our processes right and stay in the game and win moments, similar to what we did against the Scarlets, 'We've been working on our discipline and making sure that we don't give Ospreys opportunities in our 22. 'We're really clear on, the couple of areas we need to work on and then try and execute it on Saturday afternoon.' Dragons RFC: Ewan Rosser; Harry Rees-Weldon, Joe Westwood, Aneurin Owen (CAPT), Jared Rosser; Angus O'Brien, Rhodri Williams; Rhodri Jones, Brodie Coghlan, Chris Coleman, Joe Davies, Ryan Woodman, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Dan Lydiate, Aaron Wainwright. Replacements: Elliot Dee, Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, Nathan Evans, Barny Langton-Cryer, George Young, Che Hope, Will Reed, Huw Anderson.
