Wales Under-20s will begin their Six Nations Summer Series campaign against Ireland with a “mix of experience and youth” in their swuad.

Head Coach Liza Burgess has named her team for the game on Saturday at Ystrad Mynach.

Branwen Metcalfe captains a side which includes senior internationals Gwennan Hopkins and Sian Jones.

Wales’ starting 15, apart from captain Metcalfe, have represented either Brython Thunder or Gwalia Lightning,

Wales will play all three of their Summer Series matches at home in Ystrad Mynach with games against Scotland on Friday, 11 July (18:00 BST) and Italy on Thursday, 17 July (15:30 BST).

“All of the players are eager to get the campaign underway against Ireland,” Burgess said.

“We have a squad with a good mix of experience and youth.

“Our preparations for the Series have gone very well – and all of the girls selected are really looking forward to the opportunity to showcase their talents in our opening game.”