Statement: Wales confirm their squad for the 2025 Six Nations
Yesterday at 10:36 AM
Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan will lead Wales in the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship, succeeding Dewi Lake, who is sidelined due to injury.
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Key players return
Wales welcome back several key players who missed the 2024 Autumn Nations Series through injury, including Josh Adams (wing), Elliot Dee (hooker), Taulupe Faletau (back-row), Dafydd Jenkins (lock), Joe Roberts (centre), and Liam Williams (full-back).
Fresh faces in the mix
Two uncapped players make the squad: Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee, both earning their places after standout performances in the URC and European Challenge Cup.
New Six Nations debutants
Eight players are set for their first Six Nations experience, including Ellis Bevan, Josh Hathaway, Eddie James, Blair Murray, and Freddie Thomas. Additionally, WillGriff John and Sam Parry return to bolster the forward pack.
Gatland's vision
Gatland said: "This squad has a great mix of youth and experience. The Six Nations is a unique competition with intense rivalries, and we're excited to start our campaign in France. Preparation is key, and I'll be looking for the squad to work hard and gel quickly."
2025 fixture list
Wales kick off their campaign on Friday, 31st January, against France in Paris, followed by a trip to Rome to face Italy. They return to Cardiff for their first home game against Ireland in round three, travel to Edinburgh to play Scotland, and conclude their campaign against England at Principality Stadium on 15th March.
Wales squad for 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations
Forwards (19)
- Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby – 10 caps)
- James Botham (Cardiff Rugby – 16 caps)
- Elliot Dee (Dragons – 51 caps)
- Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby – 104 caps)
- Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs – 19 caps)
- WillGriff John (Sale Sharks – 2 caps)
- Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby – 5 caps)
- Kemsley Mathias (Scarlets – 5 caps)
- Jac Morgan (Ospreys – 15 caps) captain
- Sam Parry (Ospreys – 7 caps)
- Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers – 23 caps)
- Will Rowlands (Racing 92 – 36 caps)
- Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers – 49 caps)
- Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 35 caps)
- Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby – 1 cap)
- Henry Thomas (Scarlets – 4 caps)
- Christ Tshiunza (Exeter Chiefs – 15 caps)
- Aaron Wainwright (Dragons – 52 caps)
- Teddy Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 2 caps)
Backs (15)
- Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 59 caps)
- Ellis Bevan (Cardiff Rugby – 6 caps)
- Dan Edwards (Ospreys – uncapped)
- Josh Hathaway (Gloucester Rugby – 2 caps)
- Eddie James (Scarlets – 3 caps)
- Ellis Mee (Scarlets – uncapped)
- Blair Murray (Scarlets – 3 caps)
- Joe Roberts (Scarlets – 2 caps)
- Tom Rogers (Scarlets – 5 caps)
- Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby – 7 caps)
- Nick Tompkins (Saracens – 38 caps)
- Owen Watkin (Ospreys – 42 caps)
- Liam Williams (Saracens – 92 caps)
- Rhodri Williams (Dragons – 5 caps)
- Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby – 59 caps)
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