Wales Under-20s have made four changes for Friday's game against Italy with head coach Richard Whiffin insisting that the heavy opening defeat against France is behind them.

Wales have called back row Taine Plumtree to their squad ahead of the away Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday, as number eight Aaron Wainwright battles with a facial injury sustained in the 43-0 loss to France in their tournament opener.

Wales call up back row Taine Plumtree to their squad before Saturday's Six Nations contest with Italy in Rome.

In an injury update provided on Monday, Italy confirmed that the only concern they have is substitute wing Simone Gesi, who received a bang to the knee in the closing stages of his 13-minute cameo. The 23-year-old will be re-evaluated later this week to see if can face a Wales side who have lost their last 13 Test matches.