WALES could turn an already great season into an even better one next month should they go all the way at the World Rugby U20 Championship – and Jason Strange will be hoping that a trio of Newport Gwent Dragons can help make it another tournament to remember for his team.

Head coach Strange takes Wales to Manchester with the chance of adding the world title to their Grand Slam in this year’s Six Nations.

They start their campaign against Ireland on the first evening of the championship before further Pool A clashes with Georgia and reigning champions New Zealand.

Former Ebbw Vale boss Strange knows a lot is expected of his squad, with his three Dragons aces – Harrison Keddie, George Gasson and Leon Brown – keen to impress on the world stage.

And Strange has nothing but good things to say about the triumvirate, who all took part in a three-day training camp at Monmouth RFC this week.

Starting with number-eight Keddie, Strange said: “I’ve worked with Harrison for the last two years, at Ebbw Vale and with Wales, and I can’t speak highly enough of him.

“He’s not only a special player on the field but off it he’s superb. He’s a good leader and very diligent in what he wants.

“He just wants to get better and I think he’s going to be a special player.

“Hopefully he’ll take his opportunities when he gets them and he’s going to be a big player for us going to the World Cup.”

On wing Gasson, he added: “George did really well for us in the Six Nations and has got another year with us in the 20s.

“Physically, he’s in very good condition, and we want to expose him as early as possible to these environments.

“It will be a fantastic learning opportunity for George.”

Prop Brown has caught the eye while playing for Cross Keys in this season’s Principality Premiership, but Strange doesn’t want to put too much pressure on the 19-year-old so early in his career.

“Everybody is talking about Leon and where he is going to be physically in 18 months to two years,” said Strange.

“When he came on during the Six Nations you would think that he is just going to be a big scrummager, but he can also play rugby and he understands the game. He is very dynamic and a good ball carrier.

“We’ve just got to be careful we don’t ask too much of him too soon, but everybody’s expecting a lot of Leon.”

The World Rugby U20 Championship runs from June 7-25.