Capped at Wales under-20 level King has been tipped to challenge Dan Lydiate for a starting berth in the future, with his favoured position blindside flanker.

But despite representing Wales at under-20 level, King is not yet committed to Wales having missed the “Steven Shingler” match – a clash with France that was deemed an official Wales second team fixture by the International Rugby Board.

And having been born in Australia to English parents, King admits he is not certain where his international future will lie.

“I have lived most of my life in Wales and I class myself as British,” said King.

But which country would he choose if he could pick?

“I don’t know. I would think about it, but I don’t think I would say no to the chance of playing international rugby.”