Wales tactics to make Christ Tshiunza a Rugby World Cup miracle in 18 months

Four years ago, a young Aaron Wainwright stormed onto the international stage as a key part of Wales' World Cup campaign. Aaron Wainwright was only 20 years old. He has been professional rugby for a few months now, but already has a physique that Warren Gatland cannot ignore. Rugby Fans can buy Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets from our website.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac and Christ Tshiunza during training

He will be on every team between now and the Rugby World Cup 2023. He probably won't be in every game, but will keep a close eye on his merger.

His litheness is there for all to see. At the test level, he's a diamond in the rough, and we'll all find out if he can withstand the rigours of a top game.

On a cold June afternoon, in a concrete bowl on the outskirts of San Juan, Argentina, he bowed and played on the blindside flank for half an hour.

He was involved in all of Wales' campaigns from then until the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Gatland wants to bring as many footballs into Wainwright as possible without overcooking.

When Wales came to Japan, Wainwright had replaced Ross Moriarty in the back row in Wales as a key player in the game.

So what does all this have to do with Christ Tshiunza? Valid question.

Well, there are outstanding comparisons. With the Rugby World Cup still about 18 months away, Tshiunza is 20 years old.

Like Wainwright, he has very little pro Rugby, the only real difference being that the 6-foot-6 lock-cum-flanker is more likely to be exposed to test levels.

He has two appearances to his name as Wales narrowly beat Australia at the crowded Principality Stadium last fall. Valuable experience. The blueprint is there. Wainwright made it.

Wales has big plans for Tshiunza

The ball is now in Pivac's pitch to manage Tshiunza's development, as there are admittedly limited early signs that he has all the attributes to thrive in international rugby. The excitement in the Welsh boss's voice was palpable.

"Where he's had a good consistency and in our training camp, give him another 18 months when he's 19. Chances are I think you'll see other players,” said Pivac.

"Of course, he will evolve over time and get better and better. We see him as the player of the future and that's why we picked him in the autumn."

"We chose him again because we wanted to develop further. Whether racing in the field or learning in a camp environment, time will tell how well he plays."

It must be said that fate favoured Wainwright. He evaded angrily when others were not.

If the Exeter striker has the same luck, expect the parallels in the two stories to continue. Wales has big plans for Tshiunza. Pivac is desperate for a versatile lock-up flanker, and right now it's clear whom he's backing.

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