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Wales squad for Six Nations 2025

Wen Morgan, has been named captain of Wales for the 2025 Men’s Six Nations, taking over from Dewi Lake, who is out due to injury.

Several Welsh executives are returning after missing the 2024 Autumn Nations Series due to injuries, including Josh Adams (winger), Elliot Dee (hooker), Taulupe Faletau (third row), Dafydd Jenkins (second row), Joe Roberts (back row), center) and Liam Williams (back).

In addition, two new players who have not yet been selected have been called up: Dan Edwards, Ospreys fly-half, and Ellis Mee, Scarlets winger, rewarded for their remarkable performances in the United Championship (URC) and European Challenge Cup.

Eight players could make their Six Nations debuts this year, including Ellis Bevan, Josh Hathaway, Eddie James, Blair Murray and Freddie Thomas, all of whom will have their first international caps in 2024. The team also sees the return of prop right WillGriff John and hooker Sam Parry.

With an average age of 26, the group combines great alchemy between promising young talents and experienced players. Warren Gatland expressed his confidence in this selection, emphasizing its balance and the high potential of his players, while recalling the importance of each training session for optimal preparation.

“This group of players has huge potential and we will work very hard together during this campaign. The Six Nations is a special competition, full of passion and great rivalries, and we have a good challenge to start the Tournament in ,” he said.

Impatient to begin preparation, Gatland insisted on the importance of training to face the upcoming deadlines. “Each session is crucial for our preparation for the first match, and I expect a lot of work and solidarity within the group. » He also sent a message to the unsuccessful players, encouraging them to persevere: “Keep working hard, because you never know what can happen. »

The 2025 Guinness Six Nations Tournament will begin on January 31, with a major first challenge for Wales, who will travel to to face France. The following week, the Welsh will travel to Rome to face Italy. Gatland stressed the importance of fully concentrating when the team comes together, while encouraging non-capped players to continue working hard as opportunities could present themselves during the competition.

Wales will play their first home match of the 2025 Six Nations on matchday three, when they face Ireland. Two weeks later, the Welsh will travel to Edinburgh to challenge Scotland. Finally, they will close their campaign on Saturday March 15, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with a highly anticipated clash against England.

Wales squad for 2025 Six Nations
Forwards (19 players)

  • Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby – 10 caps)

  • James Botham (Cardiff Rugby – 16 caps)

  • Elliot Dee (Dragons – 51 selections)

  • Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby – 104 caps)

  • Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs – 19 caps)

  • WillGriff John (Sale Sharks – 2 selections)

  • Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby – 5 caps)

  • Kemsley Mathias (Scarlets – 5 selections)

  • Jac Morgan (Ospreys – 15 caps), captain

  • Sam Parry (Ospreys – 7 caps)

  • Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers – 23 caps)

  • Will Rowlands (Racing 92 – 36 selections)

  • Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers – 49 caps)

  • Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 35 caps)

  • Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby – 1 selection)

  • Henry Thomas (Scarlets – 4 selections)

  • Christmas (Exeter Chiefs – 15 caps)

  • Aaron Wainwright (Dragons – 52 selections)

  • Teddy Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 2 caps)

Backs (15 players)

  • Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 59 caps)

  • Ellis Bevan (Cardiff Rugby – 6 caps)

  • Dan Edwards (Ospreys – not selected)

  • Josh Hathaway (Gloucester Rugby – 2 caps)

  • Eddie James (Scarlets – 3 selections)

  • Ellis Mee (Scarlets – not selected)

  • Blair Murray (Scarlets – 3 selections)

  • Joe Roberts (Scarlets – 2 selections)

  • Tom Rogers (Scarlets – 5 selections)

  • 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 selections)

  • Thomas Williams (Gloucester Rugby – 59 caps)

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