Billy Boston Memorial XIII named for Wales A curtain-raiser in Merthyr
The Sir Billy Boston Memorial XIII will face Wales A at The Wern in Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday 17 October, kicking off at 12:30pm before Wales men play the USA at 3pm. Wales Rugby League named the invitational squad on 12 October. The side was assembled after Wales A’s original opponents withdrew.
Saturday 17 October
- Memorial XIII v Wales A
- 12:30pm
- Wales men v USA
- 3pm
- Venue
- The Wern, Merthyr Tydfil
Jets coaches on opposite sides
Ben Flower will coach the Memorial XIII, while his South Wales Jets co-head coach Lloyd White takes charge of Wales A. Jets chairman and WRL director Liam Price organised the invitational team. The selected players come from Aberavon Fighting Irish, Bridgend Blue Bulls, Bristol All Golds, Rhondda Outlaws and South Wales Jets. This is a squad announcement, not a confirmed starting line-up.
Two games at The Wern
The curtain-raiser gives supporters an additional match before the senior international. Its kick-off is two and a half hours before Wales v USA. WRL’s announcement links to admission and streaming options at wrl.wales/tickets. Check the relevant ticket terms and stream listing before making plans.
Background and supporting figures
Where this sits
Ben Flower and Lloyd White are co-head coaches at South Wales Jets but coach opposite sides in this match.
The 12:30pm curtain-raiser starts two and a half hours before the 3pm senior international, calculated from WRL’s published times.