Welsh rugby has undergone significant change in recent months, both on and off the field.
This week, the governing bodyÂ’s latest and potentially most exciting concept will go under the spotlight when the WRU Regional Championships kick off.
At a time when junior rugby has been given a significant facelift by the WRU, the competition will take centre stage as the four regions do battle at under 16, 18 and 20 levels.
FIXTURES – Kick off 7pm
Tuesday:
Blues North u-16 v Scarlets (Aberdare, 7pm)
Blues North:
L Davies; B Powell, A Reed, O Lewis, M Powell; J Hughes, G Lucas; T Price, R Williams, S Andrews, J Edwards, M Alazawi, A Macey, R James, C Dacey. Replacements: S Parry, N Rees, A John, J Thomas, C John, L Collins, M Palmer
Blues South u-16 v Ospreys u-16 (Pentyrch, 7pm)
Blues South:
C Llewellyn; L Collier, B Warburton, A Foley, J Egan; P Williams (capt), R Dyer; G Spears, S Barry, L Griffin, L Rappa, E Morris, R Watts-Jones, M Cerelli, S Warburton. Replacements: P Jones, S Spavin, C Holcum, C Hearne, W Williams, J Bird, G Price
U 18 Blues v Dragons (Sardis Road,7pm)
Blues:
K James; K Hendrickson, G Baldwin, J Gough, J Bird; C Ballor, L Scarf; S Thomas, M Jones, K Jenkins, O Swindell, B Davies, J Groves, D Franks, M Larson. Replacements: G Williams, A Fowler, P Palmer, J Downes, M Gardner, C Ashton, ANOther
Wednesday:
Dragons u-20 v Blues u-20 (Eugene Cross Prk, 7pm)
Blues:
M McClean; N Gill, G Evans, T Riley, G Williams; D Flanagan, D Walsh; N Trevett, D Goodfield (capt), P Osborne, S Wadham, W Jones, A Murphy, R Shellard, A Powell. Replacements: T Dickens, G Williams-Davies, J Roberts, C Dicomedies/J Connors, G Jones, D Evans, M Bailey