Richard Whiffin's side executed one of the best rearguard efforts in the competition's history against Ireland, making 230 tackles in a hard fought 20-12 victory at Rodney Parade a fortnight ago.

But one thing Welsh rugby fans can be optimistic about ... "We know we've got a couple of 18-year-olds in Deian (Gwynne) and Caio (James), who are really exciting," Skivington said recently.

Wales Under-20s secure their first win against Ireland in the Six Nations since 2017 with a hard-fought and spirited 20-12 victory at Newport's Rodney Parade.

It secured back-to-back victories in the championship for the first time since 2020 and a much-needed boost for Welsh rugby ... blind-side flanker in place of Deian Gwynne. Wales were ahead ...