The newly established RGC U18s play their first regional fixture, against the Blues on Sunday (Treborth, Bangor University, 2pm) and the former Wales prop has been instrumental in setting up and running the first RGC U18 girls squad, starting with identification and development days around various North Wales clubs in September and October.
“There’s been a huge amount of excitement and enthusiasm in North Wales rugby around setting up this U18 side,’ said Davies.
“I’m really excited about the prospect of competing against the other regions. We played a friendly against West Park RFC in St Helens a couple of weeks ago, and although we lost, the girls played some terrific rugby and came away from the game thirsty for more. Their desire to learn and to continue to develop is very refreshing and positive for the future.
“We have a number of girls who have previously played regional rugby and we have had good involvement from North Wales clubs in terms of players and coaches and management. A number of the girls played rugby throughout the summer at the Mor Ladron Cluster which was beneficial and half a dozen north Wales clubs are represented within the squad.
“I’m sure there is an element of nervousness from the players but from what I have saw at West Park, and from what I’ve heard of the other regions, I’m confident we can compete at this level. It will definitely be tough on Sunday, but whatever the result, the squad will benefit hugely from the experience and go from strength to strength from here. It’s good to be playing our first regional game at home and we are hoping for some good vocal support at Treborth on Sunday.”
In the other game of Round 1, the Dragons host Ospreys at Caerphilly Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach at 1.45pm.
WRU Women’s and Girls manager, Caroline Spanton said, “We are thrilled that every rugby region is now represented at this level of the performance pathway. RGC U18s will add a new dimension to the competition, and we are grateful to everyone within the North Wales Development Region who has made it a reality.
“There is a huge amount of positivity around women and girls rugby in Wales at the moment and all the teams are raring to go to show what they are capable of.”
