Morgan leads Wales in Six Nations as experienced players return

Flanker Jac Morgan will lead Wales in this year’s Six Nations as several experienced players return from injury with coach Warren Gatland desperate to end a 12-game losing run that has put his future at the helm in doubt.

Winger Josh Adams, hooker Elliot Dee, number eight Taulupe Faletau, lock Dafydd Jenkins, centre Joe Roberts and fullback Liam Williams are all back in the squad after injury, though Gatland has something of a crisis at flyhalf.

With Gareth Anscombe out of favour and Sam Costelow injured, Ospreys flyhalf Dan Edwards is one of two uncapped players selected, along with and Scarlets winger Ellis Mee.

Ben Thomas, who plays predominantly as a centre, is the other number 10 option.

There were also recalls for tighthead prop WillGriff John and hooker Sam Parry.

Wales begin their campaign in Paris against France on Jan. 31.

"We’ve selected a squad that we feel has a good blend of exciting young talent and experience," Gatland said in a media release from Welsh Rugby.

"This group of players has a huge amount of potential and we will be working incredibly hard together this campaign.

"Every single training session is incredibly important in terms of our preparation for that first game and I’ll be looking to see a lot of hard work and everyone working together."

Gatland has discarded young fullback Cameron Winnett despite him featuring in every squad in 2024. Taine Plumtree, Rio Dyer and Max Llewellyn also miss out.

Wales squad:

Forwards: Keiron Assiratti, James Botham, Elliot Dee, Taulupe Faletau, Dafydd Jenkins, WillGriff John, Evan Lloyd, Kemsley Mathias, Jac Morgan (captain), Sam Parry, Tommy Reffell, Will Rowlands, Nicky Smith, Gareth Thomas, Freddie Thomas, Henry Thomas, Christ Tshiunza, Aaron Wainwright, Teddy