Wales U20s name side for Summer Series opener

Branwen Metcalfe is the sister of senior Wales international Nel

Wales Under-20s will begin their Six Nations Summer Series campaign against Ireland with a "mix of experience and youth" in their squad.

Head Coach Liza Burgess has named her team for the game on Saturday at Ystrad Mynach.

Branwen Metcalfe captains a side which includes senior internationals Gwennan Hopkins and Sian Jones.

Wales' starting 15, apart from captain Metcalfe, have represented either Brython Thunder or Gwalia Lightning,

Wales will play all three of their Summer Series matches at home in Ystrad Mynach with games against Scotland on Friday, 11 July (18:00 BST) and Italy on Thursday, 17 July (15:30 BST).

"All of the players are eager to get the campaign underway against Ireland," Burgess said.

"We have a squad with a good mix of experience and youth.

"Our preparations for the Series have gone very well – and all of the girls selected are really looking forward to the opportunity to showcase their talents in our opening game."

Line-ups

Wales: Hannah Lane, Seren Singleton, Savannah Picton-Powell, Freya Bell, Nia Fajeyisan, Carys Hughes, Sian Jones; Stella Orrin, Molly Wakely, Elan Jones, Robyn Davies, Lily Terry, Branwen Metcalfe (Captain), Lottie Buffery-Latham, Gwennan Hopkins

Replacements: Rosie Carr, Dali Hopkins, Evie Hill, Chiara Pearce, Jorja Aiono, Ffion Williams, Hanna Tudor, Mollie Wilkinson