Huge Crowd Expected at Rodney Parade

Huge Crowd Expected at Rodney Parade

A huge crowd is expected at Rodney Parade as Wales U20s take on New Zealand U20s tomorrow evening, Wednesday 18 June (kick-off 7.00pm).

Only limited numbers of tickets remain on sale for the IRB Junior World Championship semi-final clash between two of the greatest rugby nations and venue organisers are urging people to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are available at £2 for children and £8 for adults in advance at Rodney Parade Ticket Office or by telephoning 01633 674 990. Tickets include two top class rugby games as Canada U20s take on Scotland U20s at the earlier time of 5pm.

Wales have made four changes and one positional for their clash with New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship semi-final at Rodney Parade.

In the backs, Gareth Owen has recovered from a knee strain in time to start the match and replaces Rhys Williams in the centre, while Jimmy Norris returns on the wing in place of Jason Tovey.

Up front, hooker Ryan Prosser starts in place of Rhys Lawrence who suffered a knee ligament injury against France last Saturday.

Lawrence has been replaced in the squad by Dragons hooker Ben Roberts who starts on the bench tomorrow.

Josh Turnbull moves to the second row in place of Jevon Groves, with Justin Tipuric starting on the blindside flank.

Wales Under 20 team manager Robert Beale said, "This is a one-off opportunity for these players to take on New Zealand in the last four of a world championship.

"It was our aim to reach the semi-finals and the players are confident they can meet the tough challenge ahead of them.

"We are thrilled to be playing at Rodney Parade. We were unbeaten there in the Six Nations and we are hoping for a fantastic crowd to give the players a real lift.

"We hope all of the Dragons region and the rest of Wales will get behind us for this match which is certainly the biggest game to date in these players' careers."

For full tournament schedule and all tournament information, go to www.irb.com/jwc

Pool A
Date	Team A	score	Team B	Venue
06 Jun - 17:00	New Zealand	48-9	Tonga	Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
06 Jun - 19:00	Argentina	17-9	Ireland	Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
10 Jun - 19:00	Argentina	30-10	Tonga	Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
10 Jun - 21:10	New Zealand	65-10	Ireland	Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
14 Jun - 15:00	Ireland	45-27	Tonga	Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
14 Jun - 17:00	New Zealand	60-0	Argentina	Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff

Pool B
Date	Team A	score	Team B	Venue
06 Jun - 17:00	South Africa	108-18	USA	Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
06 Jun - 19:00	Samoa	29-17	Scotland	Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
10 Jun - 17:00	Samoa	20-6	USA	Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
10 Jun - 19:00	South Africa	72-3	Scotland	Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
14 Jun - 15:00	Scotland	41-14	USA	Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
14 Jun - 17:00	South Africa	16-11	Samoa	Racecourse Ground, Wrexham

Pool C
Date	Team A	score	Team B	Venue
06 Jun - 17:00	Australia	81-12	Canada	Rodney Parade, Newport
06 Jun - 19:00	England	41-17	Fiji	Rodney Parade, Newport
10 Jun - 17:00	England	60-18	Canada	Rodney Parade, Newport
10 Jun - 19:00	Australia	53-17	Fiji	Rodney Parade, Newport
14 Jun - 14:30	Australia	13-18	England	Rodney Parade, Newport
14 Jun - 16:30	Fiji	10-17	Canada	Rodney Parade, Newport

Pool D
Date	Team A	score	Team B	Venue
06 Jun - 17:00	France	53-17	Japan	Liberty Stadium, Swansea
06 Jun - 19:10	Wales	29-10	Italy	Liberty Stadium, Swansea
10 Jun - 17:00	France	32-14	Italy	Liberty Stadium, Swansea
10 Jun - 19:10	Wales	33-10	Japan	Liberty Stadium, Swansea
14 Jun - 15:00	Japan	20-24	Italy	Liberty Stadium, Swansea
14 Jun - 17:00	Wales	23-19	France	Liberty Stadium, Swansea