subject: Wales can retain European Cup claims Crusaders youngster Lewis Mills [print this page] Crusaders youngster Lewis Mills is confident Wales can retain their European Cup crown next month. Mills, 21, is hoping to be part of the Wales team that takes on Italy at the Racecourse on Sunday, October 3 when Wales warm up for the defence of their title.
The young Welsh star made two appearances for Iestyn Harris' side during last year's competition, where Wales defeated Serbia, Ireland and Scotland to lift the trophy.
But Wales face an altogether tougher prospect this year, with France being added to the mix, while the winners will go onto the Four Nations competition the following season and potentially line up against Australia, New Zealand and England.
And Mills, who has made a huge impact playing for the South Wales Scorpions this season thanks to the dual registration agreement, says he hopes to play an even bigger part this time around, starting at the Racecourse next month.
"I had a couple of games in the European Cup last year, which was a great boost for rugby league in Wales," Mills said.
"Hopefully we can win this tournament again this year and qualify for the Four Nations, which would be massive and will be a great boost for the game in Wales.
"There's been some really good banter among the Welsh boys and Rocky. He keeps saying that he's going to give a couple of us some cheap shots on the field but it's nothing we can't handle.
"I'm looking forward to the Italy game, it'll be a great game to watch and anyone who loves Rugby League should definitely come down to the Racecourse. It'll be an interesting game, a bit of rivalry and banter and a great day out."
He said: "It's not been too bad as I've been travelling back down to South Wales to go to university also so I've got used to going up and down from North to South Wales.
"I've enjoyed training with the Crusaders and also enjoyed helping the Scorpions and I'm pleased that both sides have done so well this year. Both teams made the play-offs, which was amazing."
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