Earlier this week the 26-year-old was selected in Warren Gatland’s initial 24-man squad for Wales’ game against the Barbarians on June 4 and if he makes the match-day squad his first taste of international rugby will come just 24 hours after he gets married in New Inn.
It has been a remarkable season for Burns, who has risen from playing his rugby at Cross Keys to staring for the Dragons and now he is on the brink of playing for his country.
“I am still in shock. I didn’t expect it and I am chuffed to bits,” he told the South Wales Argus.
“It’s just amazing and my phone has been going non-stop with calls from friends, family and teammates from Keys and the Dragons.
“I had a good season and I think my performances in the derby games at the end of the season probably convinced them to give me a go.
“Now I have the chance to try and show the coaches that I deserve a place against the Baa-Baas but it will be amazing just to be involved with the international squad.
“Getting called-up for Wales is something that I have always wanted but I didn’t expect it to happen, especially not so soon after getting into the Dragons squad.”
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