Wales Dragonhearts will need to beat Ireland Wolfhounds by
19 points at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay on Saturday (kick-off 1pm) to take the
first Celtic Nations Cup.
Should Wales fail to do this then Ireland will take the
title.
Ireland were the only team never to have won the old
Conference Four Nations title that ran for 12 years between 2002 and 2013.
Wales won this trophy eight times, England three and Scotland once.
Wales lost their first game 18-16 away to Scotland two weeks
ago while last Saturday the Irish hammed the Scots 44-10 in Dublin.
Players are selected from the country’s domestic leagues.
North Wales are represented by Aled Davies and John Ketland who
play for Flintshire Falcons, while Callum Bennett and Anthony Tilley come from
the Prestatyn & Rhyl Panthers club.
The remainder of the players originate from South Wales.
Wales coach Mike Grady said: “Ireland beating Scotland was
the result we wanted that keeps the competition open but we know how tough it
will be to get a four try win in Colwyn Bay.
“However our side are up for the challenge and hopefully we
can do enough to take the first Celtic Nations Cup title.
“It looks to be a great day whatever the result so we hope
to see lots of North Wales based fans at the game.”
Admission is just £3 for adults, £2 concessions and free for
under 16s.
WALES (from): Bobby Andrews, Geraint Clarke, Bradley Hill
(Aber Valley Wolves), Lee Harben Jones, Nathan Hawkins, Tylan Mafi (Bridgend
Blue Bulls), Dan Henderson, Chris True (Cardiff Demons), Aled Davies, John
Ketland (Flintshire Falcons), Callum Bennett, Anthony Tilley (Prestatyn &
Rhyl Panthers), Ryan Bates (Torfaen Tigers), Scott Britton, Danyl Davies, Daryl
Carter, Lee Goddard, Mike Hurley, Gareth Way (all Valley Cougars).
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