Wales' Hawkins ready to mix it with Scottish Lions

Wales centre Joe Hawkins ready to go toe-to-toe with Scotland's Lions in the Six Nations at Principality Stadium.

18 Feb, 06:28 — 18 Feb, 06:38

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Why this matters

This story highlights a significant challenge for Wales' Joe Hawkins, a centre, as he prepares to face formidable Scottish opponents, many of whom have represented the elite British & Irish Lions. The Six Nations is one of rugby's premier international tournaments, and a strong performance against such experienced players can be a career-defining moment for a younger player like Hawkins.

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Key entities

Joe HawkinsWales centre WalesNational rugby team ScotlandNational rugby team Six NationsInternational rugby tournament Principality StadiumMatch venue British & Irish LionsElite touring rugby team (implied by 'Lions')

Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 18 Feb, 06:28|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 10m|Window: 10m

BBC18 Feb, 06:28First to report