Josh Adams admits it is “a surreal feeling” to have realised a rugby dream and be picked for Wales.

England have received a significant injury boost ahead of their NatWest 6 Nations opener against Italy after a trio of players rated doubtful were passed fit.

Eddie Jones refuses to believe that Ireland’s national set-up gives them an advantage over his England team.

The Ireland Under-20s outperformed their English counterparts in a pulsating encounter but just fell short of a final round win at a wind-hit Donnybrook.