Berry names Wales squad for Scotland Celtic Cup test

Wales men's head coach Paul Berry has named his 19-man squad for Saturday's Celtic Cup contest with Scotland (14:00 BST) with three players in line to make their senior international debuts.

Lewis Ingram, Mason Phillips and Finlay Walker were involved in the Wales A programme during the autumn and featured in the tournament curtain-raiser against the Sir Billy Boston Memorial XIII last Saturday.

Wales A recorded a 68-16 victory at The Wern in Merthyr Tydfil, with Ingram and Phillips both getting on the scoresheet.

Berry's squad for the game at Biggar RFC also includes Mike Butt, who was not involved in the senior men's 44-12 win over USA last weekend.

"We were pleased with the performance against USA, but our focus has quickly turned to Scotland," said Berry.

"The players coming into the squad have worked hard for their opportunity, and we want to see everyone pushing for selection."

Scotland lost 46-12 to Ireland in last week's Celtic Cup opener, so Wales will be targeting victory to set up a winner-takes-all meeting with Ireland in Merthyr on Saturday, 31 October.

Wales squad: Tokoaitua Owen (Brisbane Broncos), Sam Grice (Castleford Tigers), Connor Davies (Halifax Panthers), Curtis Davies (Halifax Panthers), Charlie Newton (Huddersfield Giants), Ant Walker (Hunslet), Finlay Walker (Leigh Leopards), Will Jones (London Broncos), Taine Woodford (Newcastle Knights), Charlie Glover (Salford Red Devils), Fin Yates (Salford Red Devils), Oliver Garmston (Salford Red Devils), Sam Bowring (Salford Red Devils), Lewis Ingram (Bridgend Blue Bulls), Mason Phillips (South Wales Jets), Ed Williams (Warrington Wolves), Matty Fozard, Mike Butt (Widnes Vikings), Sam Dickenson (Wigan Warriors).