Given the nature of age-grade sport, there's not really a lot of pomp and ceremony for how many caps are won at that level.
After all, the end goal is getting to the senior side sooner rather than later.
James Milner's 46 U21 caps for England are seen more as the answer to a semi-interesting pub quiz question, rather than the height of his footballing achievements.
However, the fact that, despite being just 18 and with two years left in the setup, Morgan Morse is already in double figures with his Wales U20s caps is impressive.
But then again, Morse is no stranger to being a fast achiever - having stood out since the age of 14. It was then that he played a year up in the Dewar Shield, impressing among those older than him.
That trend has continued with Wales U20s, with Morse breaking into the side at the age of 17. When he did so, he was hailed as "phenomenal" by then U20s head coach Byron Hayward.
"For his age, I don’t think I have ever seen anyone so professional," added Hayward.
On that front, being perpetually thrown in to teams older than him has helped the young back-row from Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera.
"At first, it was quite a big thing," he admits. "But now I don't think about it. I was playing for Ospreys U18s against Cardiff one night and then a few weeks later I'm playing in a training game for Wales U20s against Swansea.
"It happened quite fast but I've enjoyed it all. It was quite tough at first, but being around older, experienced boys, I've learned quickly how to be professional on and off the pitch."
The last year or so in the U20s setup has, in his own words, helped his development massively. "When I first came in, I was learning a lot, but I'd stick to myself," he explains. "This previous camp or so, I've really come out of my shell a little bit."
Now, he's got the prospect of a first U20s World Rugby Championship to experience, with an opening game against New Zealand the perfect metaphor for the next step-up in Morse's fledgling career.
If previous performances are anything to go by, Morse will have little problem standing up to the might of the Baby Blacks. Even in the Six Nations whitewash, the Ospreys youngster was still taking the fight to the opposition - sometimes single-handedly.
It's made all the more impressive given that Morse only finished his A-levels last week. Juggling school work with rugby won't have been easy, with the 18-year-old offering nothing more than a chuckle and a knowing smile when asked if three A*s and a win over New Zealand would be nice.
"It's been quite tough," he admitted. "Obviously we've got new systems with the rugby, plus I've got to remember all the content in school. I think I did alright balancing them both. I got through it."
When Morse was growing up, it was Sam Warburton that he looked up to. He shares the same dreams that Warburton went on to achieve - to play for Wales and the Lions.
Crucially, there's one word that Morse uses to describe Warburton that tells you as much about him as the man he's describing. "He was ruthless."
When it comes to recognising his own strengths, the all-consuming effort is something that shines through.
"I'd probably say my ball carrying," he says. I like to get my hands on the ball as much as I can and make an impact on the carry to get my team on the front-foot.
"Also, I'd say my work-rate. I make sure I give everything in every game. I don't take any opportunity for granted.
"Playing at this level with my friends, I never want it to end. So I make sure I put everything into each game."
That trend of rising through the ranks quickly is one that Morse is hopeful won't end anytime soon. Much has been made about the financial realities of next season for the four regions and how shrinking budgets and reduced squad sizes could see the Welsh teams turn to younger faces.
There's still enough quality senior back-rows at the Ospreys to offer competition and someone to learn from, but the fact is that Morse once again wants to be the youngest in the group that catches the eye.
"My target is to hopefully break through and play some senior rugby for the Ospreys," he admits.
"I've had some good experience with Swansea in the Premiership last season but this year I want to break through."
In a matter of months, Morse will have a U20s World Rugby Championship under his belt, some A-level results in his back pocket and maybe, just maybe, a breakthrough to senior rugby on the horizon.
