Aber Valley Wolves youngsters star as Wales beat England to win U16s Four Nations

Wales U16s celebrating their Four Nations victory after beating England

Six Aber Valley Wolves youngster starred as Wales beat England to become the first-ever U16s Four Nations champions in rugby league.

Wales ran out 38-18 winners against England in Leigh, Greater Manchester, over the weekend.

It followed wins over both Scotland and Ireland earlier this year, with unbeaten Wales topping the championship standings.

Henry Parker, who plays for Aber Valley Wolves, scored a try and five goals to contribute 14 of Wales’ points against England.

Parker was joined in the starting 13 by Wolves teammates Morgan Marozzelli, Kai Sengul, Finlay Walker, and try-scorer Joseph Johnson.

Wolves’ Ryan Jones was on the bench.

Wales’ starting lineup against England

Starting XIII

Samuel Dickenson (Woolston Rovers)
Joseph Johnson (Aber Valley Wolves)
Sam Grice (York Acorn)
Morgan Marozzelli (Aber Valley Wolves)
Jacob Jones (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Kai Sengul (Aber Valley Wolves)
Henry Parker (Aber Valley Wolves)
Harri Jacob (Torfaen Tigers)
Finlay Walker (Aber Valley Wolves)
Nathan Davies (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Kaden Johnson (Crosfields)
Jake Nottingham (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Kade Woodward (Torfaen Tigers)

Replacements

Iestyn Jones (Torfaen Tigers)
Ryan Jones (Aber Valley Wolves)
Owain Martin (Bridgend Blue Bulls)
Jacob Morris (Cynon Valley Cavaliers)
Jake Sheppard (Torfaen Tigers)
Alex Green (Bridgend Blue Bulls)

Following the victory, coach Paul Berry said: “The lads deserved the win today and I think we’ve been the most consistent team all year in the competition.

“The performances we’ve had have been building for a period of time, leading to a winner takes all game today.

“The collective effort over the last few months has really paid dividends.”

David Butler

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