Wales U20s begin their Junior World Championship campaign against Georgia on Saturday afternoon in Tbilisi. The Pool A clash kicks off at 3pm BST and is crucial for Richard Whiffin's side, who also face Uruguay and South Africa in the group stage.
How to Watch Wales U20s v Georgia
The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 2, with coverage starting at 2.50pm BST. Subscribers in the UK and Ireland can stream the full match live or on-demand via the Premier Sports Player app and website. Additionally, fans can watch all the action for free on Rugby Pass TV by creating an account on their platform.
Wales Team News
Head coach Richard Whiffin has named his starting XV: 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 the Coach Says
Whiffin commented: "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."
Match Significance
A win against Georgia would set Wales up nicely for the remainder of the competition, with tougher tests against Uruguay and South Africa to follow. The Junior World Championship is a key development stage for young players, and a strong start is vital for momentum.
