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George and uncapped Neumann in Wales womens squad

PEMBROKESHIRE’s Lisa Neumann and Lleucu George (pictured) have both been named on the bench for this Friday’s Women’s Six Nations match against Scotland in Colwyn Bay (18:00).
Neumann is one of six uncapped players, to be named in the squad with four of those in the starting line-up.
Lock Natalia John (Ospreys), openside Beth Lewis (Scarlets), scrum-half Jade Knight (Scarlets) and wing Hannah Bluck (Cardiff Blues) are all set to earn their first caps in the opening game of the tournament.
In wing Jess Kavanagh-Williams and replacement forwards Gwenllian Pyrs and Teleri Davies (the latter initially named as a Development Player), there are three RGC players in the matchday squad. Scarlets back Lisa Neumann could also make her Wales debut from the bench.
Head coach Rowland Phillips says he is building for the future, and with only three of his players boasting more than 20 caps each, believes there is a new energy in the team.
“We’re beginning to see more competition for places, which is reflected in our selections for Friday,” says Phillips. “We’ve got an average age of 24, so I expect these players to be pushing each other on for many years to come. It feels like a fresh start for Wales Women and we’re looking to play some good rugby against a strong Scotland side.”
Friday’s match will be a double-header with Wales U20 – who kick off at 20:15 – at the newly-named Stadiwm Zip World (formerly Parc Eirias).
Phillips says: “I’m sure there will be a great crowd of supporters out to cheer the girls on this Friday evening in Colwyn Bay, especially with the added interest of having three players from North Wales in our side.
“That said, Wales Women owe a lot to the players and coaches that have come through the system in North Wales, so it’s only fitting that we’re able to host two games there this season. We’re very excited about being there.”
Wales Women team to face Scotland:
15 Jodie Evans (Scarlets)
14 Hannah Bluck* (Cardiff Blues)
13 Kerin Lake (Ospreys)
12 Rebecca De Filippo (Dragons)
11 Jess Kavanagh-Williams (RGC)
10 Robyn Wilkins (Ospreys)
9 Jade Knight* (Scarlets)
1 Caryl Thomas (Scarlets)
2 Carys Phillips (c) (Ospreys)
3 Amy Evans (Ospreys)
4 Natalia John* (Ospreys)
5 Mel Clay (Ospreys)
6 Alisha Butchers (Scarlets)
7 Beth Lewis* (Scarlets)
8 Siwan Lillicrap (Ospreys)
Replacements
16 Kelsey Jones (Ospreys)
17 Gwenllian Pyrs (RGC)
18 Cerys Hale (Dragons)
19 Teleri Davies* (RGC)
20 Nia Elen Davies (Scarlets)
21 Rhiannon Parker (Cardiff Blues)
22 Lleucu George (Scarlets)
23 Lisa Neumann* (Scarlets)
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Collins’ stunner earns win for Veterans

A STUNNING strike from Hakin left back Adam Collins ensured that the Veteran Vikings earned maximum points and remain top of the Welsh Veterans League after a hard fought 4-3 win at home to Coedeva Athletic last Sunday (Feb 17).
However, on a very windy day, the Vikings found themselves behind early on as Gareth Hinwood scored from the penalty spot.
Hakin were soon level though, when Stuart MacDonald set up Matthew Price to score from close range.
Richard Nash gave Hakin the lead scoring via a deflection and Paul Andrews levelled matters for Coedeva before the break, as his shot from distance also took a deflection.
Early in the second half, Michael McCarthy beat the Coedeva keeper to a ball to make it 3-2 from close range and almost immediately, Coedeva were level after another Gareth Hinwood penalty.
Inside the final quarter, a stunning left footed strike from Adam Collins found the top corner from distance to give Hakin the win.
Hakin next play on Sunday, March 3, at home to Swansea University in the semi-final of the Welsh Veterans Cup.
Hakin United: Jason Morgan, Nigel Armstrong, Richard Bland, Nigel Delaney, Adam Collins, Shaun Mills, Richard Nash, Stuart MacDonald, Michael McCarthy, Matthew Price, Leighton Edwards. Subs: Leigh Walters, Simon Rocke, Jamie Phillips, Gary Dawes.
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Saints do the double

ST CLEARS completed the double over Neyland as they earned a 4-0 win on Saturday (Feb 16).
The Saints, who were forced into a re-shuffle at the back and without one of their midfielders, had beaten them 5-2 at home the previous week and Neyland would have been looking for some revenge.
However, it was the Saints who started strongly and took a deserved lead from a short corner. Jonny Thomas found Steve Thomas unmarked in the box and he headed home.
Both teams had chances to score but Saints keeper James Dickson made a few good saves to keep their 1-0 lead in tact.
The visitors eventually got the second goal of the game following good individual play by Will Evans.
Evans then added his second directly from a free kick to make it 3-0. They then rounded off a good day as Sean Seymour Davies latched onto a long ball to score and make it 4-0.
On Saturday (Feb 23), Neyland are away to Goodwick while St Clears welcome Merlins Bridge.
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Jones’ late drop goal earns win for Blues

HAVERFORDWEST moved up to second place in League 3 West A on Saturday (Feb 16), as they beat Neyland with a late drop goal.
It was a tight game with both sides battling well but it was the Blues who went ahead early on as Craig Barnett scored a penalty.
Barnett then scored another soon after to put the visitors into a 0-6 lead and it remained that way until the half time whistle.
Early in the second half Neyland were back in it as they scored a penalty to make the score 3-6.
Mark Riley then put Neyland ahead as he was credited with a pushover try but the conversion was missed and the All Blacks led by two points.
Haverfordwest pushed on looking for a winning score and when a try wasn’t forthcoming the ball was sent back to Mikey Jones who kept calm to send a drop goal through the posts.
That put the Blues one point ahead at 8-9 and there was little time for the home side to respond.
The All Blacks do pick up the consolation of a losing bonus point but that will not do much to lift their spirits after they were dropped to fourth in the table following other results.
The Blues now sit second with Aberaeron breathing down their necks having played three games less.
There is no game on Saturday (Feb 23), as Wales take on England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
The sides return to action on Saturday, March 2, when Haverfordwest host Llanybydder and Neyland host St Davids.
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