"It's a dream come true, for any youngster going out and playing rugby as your ultimate dream is to play for Wales and it's just a dream come true to be announced in the team," said Prydie, who is a WRU Ospreys academy product who has represented Wales at Welsh Schools U16s and Wales Under 18.

"We had training this morning, Warren called all the boys in just as they do at every session and normally I'm just at the back, not really taking any notice.

"He named the squad, my name was called out, but I didn't really hear properly. Byrnie (Lee Byrne) was stamping on my foot and nudging me and I didn't really know what he was doing and he told me I was playing on the right wing.

"I couldn't really believe it, I was shaking it was such a shock. All the boys came up with handshakes, patted me on the back and were really supportive. I've made some good friends on this campaign.

"It's gone a bit quick this year, from my 17th to 18th birthday I'm flying. I signed a contract with the Ospreys, now selected in Welsh squad and now playing on the weekend it's flown by, I'd have thought the next step was the U20s after this."