Wales Under-20s: Scott Delnevo; Aidan Boshoff, Osian Roberts, Steffan Emanuel, Tom Bowen; Harri Wilde, Logan Franklin;Louie Trevett, Harry Thomas, Sam Scott, Kenzie Jenkins, Dan Gemine, Deian Gwynne, Harry Beddall (capt), Evan Minto

Six Nations Championship begins with a daunting trip to play France in the tournament opener as Warren Gatland’s 2024 wooden spoonists try to get their campaign off in encouraging style, even if that comes in their performance rather than the result.

How to watch Italy v Wales in the 2025 Six Nations on Saturday 8 February, with details of live streams, TV channels and free options around the world.

Jac Morgan captained Wales in the U20 Six Nations in 2020, achieving more turnovers than any other player in the tournament before it got halted due to the COVID pandemic. He made his senior Wales debut in 2022 and has made 17 appearances, and will captain Wales for the 2025 Six Nations tournament.

Wales U20s secured their first away win in the Six Nations since 2020 as they edged Italy 20-18 in an enthralling game in Treviso. Jules Ducros' try put dominant Italy ahead but Wales rallied with tries from Tom Bowen and Harry Thomas putting them ahead.