Wales U20s will head off to Georgia next month for the Junior World Championship.
Richard Whiffin’s side have been drawn in a pool alongside hosts Georgia, reigning champions South Africa and Uruguay.
Wales finished the U20s Six Nations with just one victory against Scotland U20s despite some positive performances early doors.
Here are the Wales U20s players to look out for.
Carwyn Leggatt-Jones
The 18-year-old is a special talent who has been been blooded in the United Rugby Championship for the Scarlets this season.
Leggatt-Jones is a triple-threat player and has an extremely high rugby IQ.
It will take time but he is certainly a player worth getting excited for because outside-half is an area where Wales need to create some depth.
The Carmarthen teenager can do things other players can only dream of but he needs to find the right balance between when to attack and when to be pragmatic.
Tom Howe
The Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf pupil is considered one of Welsh rugby’s brightest prospects.
Howe is a powerful hooker who is very explosive and is capable of making significant post-contact metres – a trait that is in short supply at senior level.
He is also very strong at the set-piece and is a skilful player who leads from the front.
The 18-year-old has already made his Cardiff RFC debut in Super Rygbi Cymru and it is only a matter of time before he breaks into the senior set-up.
Lewis Edwards
The Ospreys full-back was named the official Super Rygbi Cymru player of the season for his outstanding form for Swansea.
Edwards, who can also play centre, is a very physical player who is strong under the high ball and in defence.
He also hits some strong angles with ball in hand and is an exciting player to watch.
The 19-year-old is very highly rated by the Ospreys and is expected to break through at regional level over the next couple of seasons.
Steffan Emanuel
The 19-year-old centre is a class act and is set for a long career in the professional game.
Emanuel has already impressed for Cardiff in the URC and is arguably the key player for this Wales U20s side.
He is a triple-threat player who is an explosive carrier with an outstanding passing game.
Emanuel also makes good decisions under pressure and is a leading contender to be named Wales U20s captain this summer.
Luke Evans
Size and power are in short supply at senior level in comparison to other tier one nations.
But in the long run Exeter Chiefs second-row Evans is certainly a player who could fit the bill and is a player with significant potential.
At 6ft 8in and 117kg Evans certainly has size on his side and Wales U20s head coach Whiffin saw it as a significant coup when he succeeded in enticing the Llanharan man back from the England U20s set-up.
Of course, Evans still has much to learn but is an excellent lineout forward with a hard edge who relishes the physical confrontations on the pitch.