The talented teens Wales' management are getting really excited about for the future

The process of achieving success in international rugby stretches beyond selecting the best players for the next Test match but also planning for the years ahead.

One area where Warren Gatland will be keen to build some strength in depth is in the front-row, especially at tighthead prop after Wales struggled at scrum time at times during the Six Nations. While the cupboard isn't exactly full to the brim with explosive scrummaging props at this moment in time, there is cause for optimism moving forward.

Wales U20s props Jordan Morris and Sam Scott have been identified as two players with enormous potential, both as scrummagers and outside of the set-piece. The 18-year-old Scott is a product of Llantwit Fardre RFC but has spent the last couple of years at the City of Oxford College having originally joined the Wasps academy before joining Bristol Bears.

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"It's been weird for me," Scott admits to WalesOnline. "I was with Cardiff at U16s level but when I left school I joined the Wasps Academy while attending the City of Oxford College but soon after I signed Wasps went bust which left me in a little bit of a pickle.

"It was a case of whether I went back to Cardiff or stayed in England to finish college which is what I chose to do. I then played for Midlands Central Academy which has now fallen through but then I got called into the Wales U20s Six Nations squad without a club.

"Luckily I've now picked up a contract with Bristol Bears. It was really scary because I'd just gone up there, got used to a new environment and made some friends but it just blew up in my face.

"It was a bit scary and my head was all over the place. I was thinking do I leave this school now, do I go back to Cardiff, or do I go elsewhere? But my gut was telling me to stay in England and I think it has worked out for the best in the end."

Scott is considered a technically strong scrummaging tighthead and impressed for Wales U20s during the recent Six Nations. The hope is players like Scott and Morris will benefit from the greater alignment between the senior men's team and the U20s.

It is now a regular occurrence to see the likes of Gatland, Rob Howley and Mike Forshaw at Wales U20s training sessions. "We had Jonathan Humphreys in a couple of weeks back watching our unit session," said Scott.

"It was awesome to have him come around and give us tips. Warren Gatland was also in on Tuesday last week.

"Everyone works that little bit harder when you've got the big dogs watching you."

Scott's fellow prop Morris is also a player the Wales hierarchy are hugely excited about. The 20-year-old is an impressive physical specimen and made a huge impact during Wales U20s' impressive victory over Italy during the Six Nations.

One thing Welsh rugby lacks at senior level is explosive ball carriers who can serious post-contact metres but Dragons loosehead Morris is someone who has the potential to offer this dimension in the future. As a kid the converted backrower scored a remarkable 27 tries in 20 games for Pontypool Schools, beating a record previously held by Wales great Taulupe Faletau.

"I was transitioning from No 8 into a prop at the time," Morris tells WalesOnline. "The favourite part of my game is getting the ball into my hands and you have the freedom to do what you want then.

"When I was a kid Jonah Lomu was someone I looked up to and I always used to watch clips of him running over people and scoring tries on YouTube, while I also look up to Ellis Genge.

"I'm athletic and athletic-wise I haven't really got a weakness. I'm strong, powerful, physical and fast.

"As a prop you don't get many fast props so I'd say that's my point of difference. I love having the ball in my hands and running fast with it."

A year ago Morris was training with a Wales U20s squad which included Cameron Winnett and Mackenzie Martin, who are now senior internationals. The Cardiff Met student admits the rapid rise of the Cardiff pair has really inspired this year's crop of U20s.

"Yes, 100%," said Morris when asked if Martin and Winnett has inspired this current Wales U20s squad. "When you are in U20s camp you don't realise how close you are with the seniors.

"It was amazing training with a few of those boys last year and now they are playing for the senior Wales side. It's made me realise it's not that far away, so they are definitely an inspiration."

Like Morris, Scott is also a player with ambitions of playing rugby at the highest level possible, while his scrummaging has really impressed the Wales U20s coaches. "I do like a scrum," laughs Scott.

"I'm still quite young but I've had it handed to me a few times but that's good because that's how you learn. When I develop in a couple of years I think the scrum will be my point of difference.

"I work quite hard around the pitch, both defensively and in attack. Obviously as a prop the set-piece is a big focus for me and I'm quite good at it, while my work rate around the park is high.

"The goal is to become a full-time pro, an international and then a Lion. I want to achieve everything I can."

Both Morris and Scott will be part of the Wales U20s squad who travel to South Africa for the World Rugby U20s Championship this summer. Wales have been drawn in a savage group alongside defending champions France, a strong New Zealand side and also up and comers Spain.

Morris and Scott will compete with the likes of Josh Morse and Kian Hire for a place in the starting XV but both players are confident Wales will be competitive in South Africa. "I think going into this tournament we want dominance, not just holding our own against teams but running over them," said Morris.

"I feel like we are more skilled and more physical. I think we are a faster and quicker team than we were during the Six Nations.

"We will be looking to cause a few upsets so hopefully we can be the dominant team in our group."

Wales may be going through some pain up-front at senior level but the likes of Scott and Morris give hope of better times ahead.