Molitika plays for the successful Ospreys Under-18 side

Tongan-born Holotti Molitika has been included in Wales' Under-18 squad, and the 17-year-old says his long-term goal is to play for his adopted country.

"I hope to get a contract in Wales and then play for the national side," the blind-side flanker told BBC Wales.

Molitika came to Wales with his brother Maama, who has played for Bridgend, the Celtic Warriors and now Cardiff Blues.

Powerful back-rower Maama - who has six caps for Tonga - put his brother to school in Bridgend where the youngster has flourished.

It's our good fortune that he's over here and goes to school in the Bridgend area Ospreys Under-18 coach Phil John

Holotti played in the Ospreys' 20-8 win over the Scarlets in Friday's under-18 regional final in Aberavon, impressing watching Wales Under-18 coach Rowland Phillips.

Ospreys Under-18 coach and former Wales hooker Phil John was also taken with the youngster.

"He's a great number six who loves contact and looks a real prospect, he's really come on in the last year," said John.

"It's our good fortune that he's over here and goes to school in the Bridgend area."

Molitika came to Wales with his brother, Maama

Molitika, who names New Zealand back-rower Jerry Collins as his hero, says it would be an honour to be the first south sea islander to represent Wales.

"Most players from our islands go to Australia or New Zealand, but now many are coming to Europe and it has been very lucky for me," he said.

Molitika could blaze a trail, with a host of islanders having made their home in Wales since the game went professional.

The likes of Salesi Finau have raised young families in the country, opening the possibility of second-generation recruits starring in the red of Wales.