In the trial games, a South Wales Probables side defeated the British Army in Llanelli before the North Wales Origin team edged out a South Wales Possibles side in Wrexham last weekend.

It was a difficult process for the staff with over 50 Welsh players to choose from and after re-analysing both public trial matches, Andrew Thorne and his staff chose a squad that they thought had shown the most promise during not only the two games, but also after feedback from their club coaches.

Five of last week’s victorious North Wales Origin side have been selected – including Mike Walker and Andrew Oakden from Chester Gladiators, Ben Stelmaszek who has played for both Chester Gladiators and Flintshire Falcons this term, and former Chester Gladiators man Jonny Rae from Thatto Heath Crusaders.

Wales Dragonhearts will take on Devon County away on October 1st before taking on the full Germany side in Wales on October 14th at a venue to be confirmed. A further international will follow and that is expected to be announced soon.

Congratulations to all current and former Chester Gladiators on their selection.