very heavy going under foot today but we looked far superior and stronger than wigan imo in all departments and that is the benchmark in academy rugby.

the side have lost 1 game but played a totally u15 side in that loss so things are looking very promising for the future

Joe Burton, Oli Burton, Iwan Stephens and Harry Anderson in the England u16's squad to play Wales on Saturday, much changed squad from the one beaten by France recently. Danny Attley also in the squad, but he wasnt announced as one we'd offered an academy contract to.

Iwan Stephens named captain for Englands game with Wales today

Just read that Iwan got Man of the Match in this game and that Joe Burton got 2 tries!! Great to hear they did well. Some real talented kids coming out of the scholarship to add to the quality already in the 19s.

We just need a coach like Griffin to bring them through in the first team eventually. He has a good record for promoting youth and developing correctly.

The full games on the Wales rugby league youtube channel