WALES will take on the Army in a Wheelchair Rugby League match in Cwmbran next month to tune-up for their tour of the USA.

The uncapped fixture will be on Sunday, January 14 at Cwmbran Stadium (kick-off 1.30pm) with entrance free.

It will be a full 80-minute match with Wales head coach Alan Caron looking to use all 10 of his touring squad.

The boss said: “We’re really looking forward to this encounter with the Army and we’re grateful to them for providing us with opposition ahead of our two full internationals against the USA in February.

“When looking round for someone to play, we had thoughts about maybe facing Ireland, but we didn’t want a match where caps and rankings were on the line.

“Wheelchair Rugby League will hopefully be in the next Invictus Games and the Army are trying to push this, a fully-inclusive sport into the games, so a match against the Army may also help them with the publicity they need.

“In the last couple of training sessions, I’ve been looking to stretch the players to see them under pressure.

“This will be a chance to put this into action and will be another big test for them, as we prepare the players for the USA.

“We’ll train for an hour or so before the match, with the game against the Army being the last time we get together before we go to South Carolina.

“We arrive there late on the Monday, have light training on the Tuesday but we’ll have some full sessions on the Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the two matches, so we’ll be fully prepared for a tough challenge against the USA.”

Admission to the match will be free of charge. Spectators can watch from the balcony that overlooks the court where there is seating, as well as disabled access.

Sponsorship is still available for Wales’ tour to USA. Please contact ian.golden@walesrugbyleague.co.uk for more information.