West Wales have beaten East Wales in 38-10 in the first ever under 18s Origin match.
The match was played at the Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach in front of a large vocal crowd on a cold Sunday evening.
West Wales, who were 16-0 up at half-time thanks to two tries from Harley Smith and one from Jacob Morris. Kyson Rees converted twice.
Smith scored twice more in the second half, with Luke Ingram and Alex Green also adding tries. Rees took his goal tally up to five.
Iestyn Blake and Evan Rowlands crossed for East Wales, with Finlay Walker kicking a goal.
Scott O’Kelly, head coach of West Wales was delighted with his side’s performance.
“It was great to be involved in this first of hopefully many U18 origin test matches,” he said.
“The commitment shown by both sides was fantastic in what was a full-blooded encounter.
“I was especially happy with the team putting into practice what we have worked on in training, especially with the limited number of sessions we have had.
“It was a great advert for the game and should provide a platform to build pathways within Wales at this level.
“I’d like to thank all the players coaches and background staff from both teams for their efforts in making this game a reality.”
EAST WALES
1. Alex James (Torfaen Tigers)
2. Dewi Blake (Cardiff Blue Dragons)
3. Charlie Bennett (Aber Valley Wolves)
4. Evan Rowlands (c) (Coleg y Cymoedd)
5. Iestyn Blake (Coleg y Cymoedd)
6. Finlay Walker (Aber Valley Wolves)
7. Ellis Muller (South Wales Jets)
8. Callum Price (South Wales Jets)
9. George Groves (c) (South Wales Jets)
10. Thomas Underwood (South Wales Jets)
11. John-Louis Hewet (South Wales Jets)
12. Ollie Bellavia-Walker (South Wales Jets)
13. Kavan Phillips (Aber Valley Wolves)
14. Harvey Williams (Aber Valley Wolves)
16. Joseph Johnson (Aber Valley Wolves)
17. Connor McIlwee (Torfaen Tigers)
19. Cae Jones (Torfaen Tigers)
WEST WALES
1. Luke Ingram (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
2. Bobbi Jones (Swansea Rams)
3. Rhodri Roberts (Swansea Rams)
4. Harley Smith (Cynon Valley Cavaliers)
5. Reuben Ghatt (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
6. Daniel Wilds (Swansea Rams)
7. Kyson Rees (Swansea Rams)
8. Jacob Morris (Cynon Valley Cavaliers)
9. Oliver Rees (Swansea Rams)
10. Alex Green (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
11. Oscar Jones (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
12. Leland Grey (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
13. Charlie Thomas (c) (Swansea Rams)
14. Rhys Hughes (Swansea Rams)
15. Ioan Howells (Swansea Rams)
16. Jacob Wallace (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
17. Kian Williams (Cynon Valley Cavaliers)
18. Lewis Evans (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
19. Harrison Millington (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
20. Ryley Reardon (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
