Byron Hayward's young Wales side may have come off second best in their opening U20s Six Nations match to Ireland on Friday night, but they showed plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
Wales U20s were on the wrong side of a 44-27 scoreline in Colwyn Bay, but the young side featuring 10 new caps at this level claimed a bonus point for scoring four tries, played some thrilling rugby and enjoyed the adventure against an Irish starting XV which was sprinkled with Leinster academy players and boasting impressive forward power.
One particular moment of Welsh brilliance came in the form of a sensational five-pass try from the backs, which has even drawn praise from All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams who called it "poetry in motion".
