Wales

Wales No.8 Toby Faletau admits he was pleasantly surprised by Shane Williams' call-up to the British & Irish Lions squad and believes he will fit seamlessly into the side on Tuesday.

Wales Under-20s will get the chance to go one better at the Junior World Championship this time around but captain Ellis Jenkins admitted his side were just relieved to reach the semi-finals.

Sam Warburton admits he's relishing lining up with new faces as he prepares for his second appearance on the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia.

England Under-20s head coach Nick Walshe refused to rule out his side qualifying for the semi-finals of the IRB Junior World Championsips despite defeat to defending champions South Africa.

Captain Luke McGrath admits Ireland Under-20s were delighted with their opening IRB Junior World Championship victory against Australia but urged his teammates to continue the winning trend.

Wales will blood four uncapped players in their first Test against Japan in Osaka on Saturday.

Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams insists the upcoming tour to Japan offers him a great chance to stake a claim for a regular run in the No.9 jersey while Mike Phillips is away with the British and Irish Lions.

Tom Prydie is relishing his return to the international fold after earning a recall to the Wales squad for the back-to-back internationals against Japan.

Fly-half Rhys Patchell is determined to make the most of his opportunity after his selection to the senior Wales squad for the tour of Japan.