Wales take belief into U20 World Champs - Beddall

Wales Under-20s captain Harry Beddall has signed for Dragons for the 2025-26 season

Wales captain Harry Beddall says his side will take a lot of belief into the Under-20 World Championship after their best Six Nations finish in eight years.

Wales beat Italy and Ireland before denying England a Grand Slam in a thrilling finale to finish third in the tournament.

Richard Whiffin's side now head to Italy where they will kick off their World Championship campaign against Argentina on 29 June.

They will then face France on 4 July before completing the Pool B stage against Spain on 9 July.

"Belief is something we drive in the camp, if we don't believe in ourselves we're not going to get the job done," said Beddall.

"We take a lot of confidence from that Six Nations. We showed what we are capable of, but there was also some blips which we've still got to work on.

"We've taken a load of learnings from that first game against France, and the Six Nations in general, and we're looking to take them forward into the championship."

Wales produced a heroic defensive shift to beat England 23-13 at Cardiff Arms Park in March, putting in 184 tackles, and Beddall hopes they can show more of Wales' attack in this next campaign.

"We want to be on the ball more. That's how you win games, by scoring tries," said Beddall.

"The [Italian] heat is going to take a lot out of us, especially if we're defending for large periods of the game."

Wales squad

Forwards: Ioan Emanuel, Louie Trevett, Harry Thomas, Saul Hurley, Evan Wood, Sam Scott, Owain James, Jac Pritchard, Luke Evans, Kenzie Jenkins, Nick Thomas, Tom Cottle, Dan Gemine, Deian Gwynne, Harry Beddall (capt), Caio James, Evan Minto.

Backs: Sion Davies, Ellis Lewis, Harri Wilde, Harri Ford, Steffan Emanuel, Elis Price, Elijah Evans, Osian Roberts, Osian Darwin-Lewis, Aidan Boshoff, Lewis Edwards, Jack Woods, Tom Bowen.

Wales' Pool B fixtures

Sunday, 29 June

Argentina U20 v Wales U20, Payanini Center, Verona (19:30 BST)

Friday, 4 July

France U20 v Wales U20, Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo (14:30 BST)

Wednesday, 9 July

Wales U20 v Spain U20, Payanini Center, Verona (14:30 BST).