Wales U20s take on a Welsh Academies XV where numerous Cardiff RFC players will play and also go head-to-head. Richard Whiffins U20s side will continue their preparations for the upcoming U20s Six Nations which gets underway in Vannes on February 1st.
Speaking on the occasion, Cardiff RFC head coach Dan Fish said: “Great to see so many boys playing who have represented the Blue and Black of Cardiff this season.
“The hard work they have put in so far this season has put them in this position to be able to play in this game and it shows that the model we use is working with so much young talent on display.
“I’m sure it will be an exciting fast flowing game which I’m throughly looking forward too.”
Dan Fish will also be joined by Craig Everett as they are part of the Academies coaching team.
As Super Rygbi Cymru takes a break after block two, there is still plenty of Blue and Blacks playing. With 11 players involved across both sides, Harri Wilde who has been impressive for Cardiff will be aiming to continue that form as he starts at 10 for the U20s.
It’s an all Blue and Black partnership in the centre as both Steffan Emanuel and Elijah Evans start. Emanuel made his senior debut for Cardiff last month in Lyon, whilst Evans has scored on three occasions for the Blue and Blacks so far this season.
Noticeably, Steffan Emanuel’s opposite number for Friday nights game is Fraser Jones, who played a lot last season for Swansea University. Within the forwards for the Welsh Academies both Evan Rees and Lucas de la Rua start with Ethan Phillips and Joe Cowell being named on the bench.
After both making their Cardiff RFC debuts against Pontypridd in pre-season Sion Davies and Osian Darwin-Lewis are named on the bench for Wales U20s, both products of Cardiff Rugby U18’s. Kodie Stone who made his debut for Cardiff RFC as a 17-year-old Coleg y Cymoedd student against RGC has been named on the bench for the Academies.
Kickoff is 7:30pm tomorrow evening and tickets will be available on the gate- £5 for Adults and U16s are free.