 Czekaj is one of four changes to the Commonwealth Games squad |
Chris Czekaj will make his Wales Sevens debut at the famous Hong Kong event, the last tournament of the season. The 20-year-old Cardiff Blues and Wales wing is the only new face in a squad showing four changes from the group who won the Plate tournament in Melbourne.
Czekaj is joined by Newport Gwent Dragons pair Gareth Chapman and Chris Davies, plus Aled Brew of the Ospreys.
Wales have been drawn with hosts Hong Kong, Portugal, China and South Africa - who they beat in the Plate final.
"It was a fantastic performance by the squad at the Commonwealth Games, they are raising the levels every time they compete," said Wales coach Dai Rees.
"It would be good to finish off the season with a decent showing in Hong Kong.
"However, it is going to be tough because expectations are getting higher all the time and it will be a tall order to qualify for the top eight after the opening two days."
Wales squad: James Merriman (Gloucester Rugby), Jonathan Edwards (Llanelli Scarlets), Robin Sowden-Taylor (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Oakley (Newport Gwent Dragons), Wayne Evans (Cardiff Blues), Rhodri McAtee (Penzance), James Hook (Ospreys), Tal Selley (Llanelli Scarlets), Gareth Chapman (Newport Gwent Dragons), Chris Davies (Newport Gwent Dragons), Aled Brew (Ospreys), Chris Czekaj (Cardiff Blues).
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