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Wales u20s take on Georgia on Saturday afternoon
Wales U20s face Georgia in the opening game of their Junior World Championship campaign which gets under way today in Tbilisi.
Richard Whiffin’s youngsters will be desperate for a good start in Pool A, with Uruguay and South Africa also lying in wait.
A win here would clearly set them up nicely for the rest of the competition.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What time is Wales U20s v Georgia kick-off?
The clash kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday, June 27.
Is the game on TV?
Yes, the match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 2. Coverage starts from 2.50pm.
Is there a live stream?
Subscribers in the UK and Ireland can stream the full match live or on-demand via the Premier Sports Player app and website.
Fans can also stream all the action of Rugby Pass TV for FREE. Viewers can create an account here.
What is the latest Wales team news?
Wales Under-20s: Lewis Edwards (Ospreys); Rhys Cummings (Cardiff), Osian Darwin-Lewis (Cardiff), Steffan Emanuel (Cardiff, co-capt), Tom Bowen (Cardiff); Carwyn Leggatt-Jones (Scarlets), Sion Davies (Cardiff); George Tuckley (Dragons), Tom Howe (Cardiff), Jac Pritchard (Scarlets), Will Evans (Scarlets), Tom Cottle (Cardiff), Deian Gwynne (Gloucester, co-capt), Caio James (Gloucester), Evan Minto (Dragons).
Replacements: Oscar Thomas (Bath), Dylan James (Ospreys), Yestyn Cook (Scarlets), Osian Williams (Bristol), Sam Morgan (Ospreys), Cai Gealy (Bristol), Lloyd Lucas (Cardiff), Dylan Scott (Cardiff Met).
What has been said?
Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin said: “We know exactly what to expect from Georgia.
“They are an incredibly physical team that prides itself on scrum dominance and stopping momentum at the gainline.
“For us, it’s about being smart, matching that intensity, and making sure we take our opportunities when we move the ball wide.
“The boys have trained well and are desperate to put out a performance the fans can be proud of.”
