Harry Robinson is ready to "expect the unexpected" when he makes his Wales debut against Shane Williams.
Teenager winger will make his debut against Wales legend
Harry Robinson is ready to "expect the unexpected" when he makes his Test debut for Wales against Shane Williams on Saturday.
While rising teenage star Robinson arrives on the international scene, the 35-year-old Williams will bow out after an immense career which has included a record 58 tries for Wales.
Williams will wear the famous black and white hoops of the Barbarians at the Millennium Stadium, having already marked his farewell Wales and Ospreys appearances in trademark fashion.
Opponents Australia and Leinster were powerless to prevent Williams touching down on those occasions, and Robinson now has the daunting task of marking him.
"I am glad I got to play against him for the Blues against the Ospreys earlier this season, but I think playing against him on the international stage I will be a bit petrified!" Robinson said.
"I kind of know what to expect from Shane - you expect the unexpected. It's going to be a great test for me.
"I try to almost play like Shane, stepping away from tackles and such, so he has been a big inspiration to the way I play.
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"He is an incredible player, and he is finishing his career off on such a high note, but I am going to try to spoil the party!
"I don't know if it is written in the stars that he's meant to score a try against Wales, but I will be doing everything I can to try to stop him."
Robinson will be joined by fellow Wales newcomers Liam Williams and Rhodri Jones at the Millennium Stadium for a game that will see flanker Martyn Williams win his 100th cap, joining Welsh centurions Stephen Jones and Gareth Thomas.
An advance party of 16 players has already headed to Australia ahead of the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane, with another 18 flying out on Sunday.
The final make-up of that latter group is set to be confirmed by Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley after the BaaBaas game
"I want to get on that plane for Australia," added 19-year-old Robinson.
"It is not about relaxing, it is about putting your foot down harder.
"It all seems a bit surreal at the moment. It was a massive surprise to be selected for Saturday, and I am really looking forward to the challenge.
"Being part of the Wales sevens squad has definitely propelled me forward this season. It has helped my game come on leaps and bounds.
"With how sevens is played, there is a lot of pressure on you to perform. If you get just a little thing wrong, it can have huge consequences."
