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Jack Woods of Wales runs in to score a try at Ystrad Mynach

Pugh delighted with Wales U18s double success

Wales Under 18s hit Scotland for six of the best when racing to a convincing 43-10 victory at a packed out Ystrad Mynach.

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In ideal running rugby conditions, Richie Pugh’s young side showed plenty of skill, pace and panache to score three tries in each half.

Captain Steffan Emanual barged his way over to get things under way for fly half Carwyn Jones to convert.

Scotland hit back through hooker Joe Roberts with Ross Wolfenden adding the extras but two tries by centre Lewis Edwards and winger Joseff Jones gave Wales a handy 21-7 lead. Jones and Wolfenden then traded penalties to make the halftime score 24-10 in Wales favour.

Despite Scotland showing plenty of endeavour in attack, with flanker Harrison Wood in particular a willing ball carrier, the visitors were unable to breach the red walled defence in the second half.

In contrast Wales full back Jack Woods bagged a brace while Joseff Jones snatched his second of the game to hammer home the final nail in Scotland’s coffin.

Wales Development had earlier got the day off on a winning note with a narrow 29-22 win against Scotland Development in an evenly contested encounter.

The match was delicately poised 12-12 at the break until Osian Lewis and Tudor Jones crossed to put the Welsh side 29-17 ahead late in the second spell. The Scottish side refused to buckle and crossed the white wash but it proved too little too late.

Wales U19 head coach Richie Pugh was delighted with the double success after a number of players put their hands up for selection in his Six Nations festival side which will be named prior to Easter.

“It was an excellent day with two wins where 46 players were exposed to playing for Wales,” he said.

“The opportunity and the privilege they have had to put on the red jersey and to wear the three feathers is huge for them and it’s how they handle that pressure that counts. These  boys are on a journey and it’s a really good encouraging start.”

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