19-02-2025
Wales U20s make four changes for Ireland
2025 Under-20 Six Nations: Italy v WalesVenue: Rodney Parade Date: Friday, 21 February Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Watch live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app.
Wales Under-20s head coach Richard Whiffin has made four changes for Friday's Under-20 Six Nations game against Ireland at Rodney Rugby's Jack Woods replaces Scott Delnevo at full-back in the only backline Ioan Emanuel returns to loosehead in place of Louie Trevett while RGC's Tom Cottle comes into the second row, with Dan Gemine moving from lock to the blindside in place of Deian who lost 63-19 in France in round one, hit back with a dramatic 28-20 win in Italy a fortnight are aiming to beat Ireland for the first time since 2018 and secure back-to-back victories in the championship for the first time since 2020.
"The boys did a decent job out in Italy and we were happy with certain aspects of our play against France as well, so we've given the majority of the squad an opportunity to get a home game under their belts at Rodney Parade," said Whiffin."We're also trying to keep combinations and connections high for the reminder of the tournament."I think the boys put everything into the two opening games and we played some really good stuff in patches, and I was really pleased for the boys to get over the line against Italy."Wales Under-20s: Jack Woods; Aidan Boshoff, Osian Roberts, Steffan Emanuel, Tom Bowen; Harri Wilde, Logan Franklin; Ioan Emanuel, Harry Thomas, Sam Scott, Kenzie Jenkins, Tom Cottle, Dan Gemaine, Harry Beddall (capt), Evan MintoReplacements: Evan Wood, Louie Trevett, Owain James, Luke Evans, Caio James, Sion Davies, Harri Ford, Elijah Evans.
