| Union | Welsh Rugby Union | ||
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| Emblem(s) | the Prince of Wales's feathers | ||
| Ground(s) | Various | ||
| Captain(s) | Ben Carter | ||
| Top scorer | Louis Allison | ||
| Most tries | Louis Allison | ||
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Wales Under 18's squad for the 2019 season
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