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18 Mar 05 | ... Under-20 Six Nations: Wales U20 21-37 England U20. "Winning the Grand Slam was a great achievement, although we realise that development and performance are paramount at this level.
"But it does mean that the opportunities will be there for the youngsters who have come into the squad to step up to the plate and fill the boots of so many of our missing Grand Slam players. SEE ALSO With the annual fixture against the … Wales lost their under-21s crown after crashing to a heavy defeat to France at The Gnoll. But the game could so easily have ended in real tragedy after France wing Benjamin Thiery was saved from swallowing his tongue. Six Nations
"With Chris Czekaj and Matthew Jones on tour in North America with Mike Ruddock's national squad, injuries and other commitments also rule out Duane Goodfield, Tom Riley, Gavin Evans, Dafydd Hewitt, Ben Thomson, Ross Davies and Ian Evans.Richard Fussell, Jamie Roberts, David Watts, Dafydd Lockyer, David Flanagan, Gerwyn Price, Thomas Hearne, Sam Wahdan and Dominic Day are the uncapped players who head for South America bidding to make their international under 21 debuts.Wales have the honour of kicking-off the World Cup when they clash with the junior All Blacks at Liceo RC next Thursday (9 June) in the opening match of the tournament.They then play Scotland at Maristas RC on Monday, 13 June and Argentina at Chacras RC on Friday, 17 June. Neath back-row man Tom Smith is the new Wales Under-21 skipper as they prepare their Six Nations Grand Slam defence. WALES RUGBY . Follow us: Designed and created by Worldspan Creative. Wales U21: Ricky Williams (Newport); Aled Brew (Ospreys/Neath), Andrew Bishop (Neath), Gavin Evans (Scarlets/Llanelli), Chris Czekaj (Cardiff); … James Merriman will captain Wales' Under 21 Grand Slam champions when they go in search of IRB Under 21 Rugby World Cup glory in Argentina next week The squad leave for Argentina on Saturday.WALES UNDER 21 SQUAD FOR 2005 UNDER 21 RUGBY WORLD CUP 27-20 21:18. Amid panick-stricken scenes on the pitch, French doctors managed to prevent Scotland under-20s 27-20 Wales under-20s: Welsh title hopes slip away after disappointing performance ... Scotland u20 27-20 Wales u20 21:23. Wales are the defending Six Nations Grand Slam champions Neath back-row man Tom Smith is the new Wales Under-21 skipper as they prepare their Six …
"We've prepared well and now need to blend some talented youngsters into the squad," said coach Chris Davey.
Wales are the defending Six Nations Grand Slam champions James Merriman will captain Wales' Under 21 Grand Slam champions when they go in search of IRB Under 21 Rugby World Cup glory in Argentina next week.The outstanding back row prospect skippers a 26-player squad that includes nine uncapped players as they prepare to face New Zealand, Scotland and hosts Argentina in Pool stages matches around their Mendoza base. Senior cap Chris Czekaj is on the left wing and Neath points machine James Hook wins a first cap at fly-half in a side loaded with regional experience. "Winning the Grand Slam was a great achievement, although we realise that development and performance are paramount at this level. Wales are the defending Six Nations Grand Slam champions RELATED INTERNET LINKS: "The World Cup tournament is absolutely vital for the development of our players as it exposes them to the southern hemisphere teams in a one-off experience of playing at this highest level.
"Perhaps even more important to us last season was seeing the number of former players who helped Mike Ruddock's senior Welsh side win the Grand Slam and go on to beat Australia."