Today's rugby news as rising Welsh star caps off dream week in style and Wales legend calls for change

Your morning rugby headlines on Saturday, December 14.

Wales beat Scotland and Emanuel impresses again

Wales U20s ran out comfortable 31-7 victors against Scotland Development U20s in a pre-Six Nations match.

The game took place at Merthyr RFC's 'The Wern' on Friday, and the stadium was packed out with local schools and colleges.

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Cardiff Rugby rising star Steffan Emanuel's intercept and Scott Delnevo scores, along with Harri Wilde's boot, steered Wales into a tidy 14-0 lead.

Tries from Winger Harry Rees-Weldon and Ryan Jones grabbed the third and fourth tries to further dampen the spirits of the Scottish collective. However, the visitors did salvage some pride, bagging a score through Zander Mactaggart. It was Wales who had the last laugh, though, with Evan Lloyd crossing for the fifth.

“I was really pleased as I thought we showed some outstanding moments in work rate which is what we challenged the group on,” said Richard Whiffin.

“Our kick-chase execution put pressure on the Scottish and we showed some real hunger to keep them out on our own goal line a number of times so all in all really pleased with the effort from the boys.

“They’ve come together in three training sessions and put in a good performance.

“I thought the first 20 we played the game really well, the tempo and intent from both teams was really high. We had most of the ball but to be fair to Scotland they were holding out but I felt when we got into the 22 and had a few more chances we would eventually get over the line,

“Si I was pleased to go in ahead at half-time ahead and in the second spell we were able to move away and scored some good tries in the process.”

It's been some week for Emanuel, who last weekend drew praise after becoming the youngest player to represent Cardiff in European competition when he played against Lyon at 18 years and 159 days old.

Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies described Emanuel as a "talented and lovely kid", while coach Matt Sherratt said he had been "really impressed" with the centre. Former Wales captain Ellis Jenkins also said this week "he's definitely one that people will be getting excited about."

Wales legend Biggar calls for change to Champions Cup

Dan Biggar has called for change in Europe's premier rugby competition to combat the amount of travel to and from South Africa in a bid to ensure standards are maintained.

The Toulon fly-half jetted out to South Africa before his side beat the Stormers 24-14 and he discussed the arduous journey there and back. The Wales legend believes the sheer volume of travel to sometimes forces teams to field weakened teams and it devalues the competition.

The 112-cap Welsh star has now called for change.

"We've seen teams field weakened sides already because of the impact of travel," the 35-year-old wrote in the Daily Mail. "Last season, the Bulls left their first-choice starters at home for a quarter-final with Northampton. That should have been a marquee fixture and instead, it was one-sided. That's not what the Champions Cup should be about. But teams fielding second strings is going to continue to happen unless something is changed.

"So, what to do? If the South African teams are going to stay in the Champions Cup, I would restructure the tournament so that teams travel there for two-week blocks like in the URC.

"I'm aware some fans might think that as players, we should stop moaning and just get on with it. And when we were doing some charity work with local children in Port Elizabeth to support Siya Kolisi's foundation last week, it certainly did put a lot of things in perspective.

"However, we want the Champions Cup to be the best it can be and at the moment, teams aren't being given the chance to play at their peak."

England legend pays respect to Voyce

England legend Lawrence Dallaglio has made a heartfelt statement on social media after a body was found in the search of ex-rugby star Tom Voyce.

The former Wasps man went missing during Strom Darragh, and it is believed he was swept away whilst trying to pass a ford in his car.

Identification is yet to take place, but Voyce's next of kin have been informed. On Friday afternoon, his former teammate Dallaglio posted a lovely message.

"I know too well that ‘Goodbyes’ hurt the most," explained Dallaglio in a post to social media. "When the story wasn’t finished, that some of the ones we love are only meant to walk with us to a certain point in our lives before we have to say our goodbyes and continue on without them.

"My heart goes out to, Anna and their beautiful family and friends.

"Tom, thank you for the memories, the wins, the loses, the laughs, the love, the success, and the hugs.

"Your smile will be etched in our hearts forever."

Sale beat Racing 92 in Champions Cup

By PA Sport Staff

Sale reignited their Champions Cup campaign as they cruised to a 29-7 win over Racing 92 at Salford Community Stadium.

The hosts had started the night bottom of pool four after a loss at Glasgow in the opening round but an opening try from Jean-Luc du Preez set the tone for a dominant display.

Tom Roebuck crossed in the corner to put the hosts 12 points clear although Racing, who had beaten Harlequins in the opening round, responded when Guram Gogichashvili barged over to cut Sale's lead to five at the break.

Racing's bid to build on that breakthrough was ended shortly after the restart when Roebuck reacted to a poor kick to send Joe Carpenter scampering under the posts to restore the home side's 12-point advantage.

Ben Curry crossed for Sale's fourth try after Racing's Maxime Baudonne was sent to the sin bin, and Sale's win could have been more emphatic had Rob du Preez - who kicked three conversions and a penalty - not had a late effort ruled out for a knock-on.

Munster fell to a 16-14 defeat to Castres in France as a late penalty from Louis le Brun helped the hosts get the better of a physical and error-strewn group three clash.

Craig Casey and Peter O'Mahony both went off injured on a night to forget for the visitors, who fell behind to early tries from Abraham Papalii and Quentin Walcker.

A superb solo try from John Hodnett kept Munster in touch, taking them to the interval only three points in arrears at 10-7, and the 68th minute sin-binning of Castres prop Nicolas Corato gave the visitors renewed hope.

As the errors kept coming from both sides, a home infringement gave Hodnett the chance to power over for his second and Jack Crowley's second conversion gave the visitors an unlikely lead.

But was not enough for Ian Costello's side as Le Brun's kick gave Castres back the advantage and they saw the game out to take the points.