Excitement is building as the Welsh Rugby Union unveils its squad for the 2025 Guinness Six Nations. Head Coach Warren Gatland has named a strong lineup, blending seasoned campaigners with fresh talent, to take on Europe’s elite in rugby’s premier annual tournament.

 

With several standout players returning to the fold, including Captain Dewi Lake, the squad reflects Gatland’s commitment to experience and depth. New faces are also in the mix, promising an injection of energy and ambition as Wales prepares for a competitive campaign. Gatland commented:

 

“We’ve selected a squad that we feel has a good blend of exciting young talent and experience. I’m excited for our campaign to kick off next week and we’re looking to hit the ground running when the squad convenes. 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. As ever there are going to be some very disappointed players who have missed out on selection. The message to them is keep working hard because you never know what may happen.”

 

The 2025 fixtures will see Wales facing old rivals England and Ireland on home turf at the Principality Stadium, while tough away clashes await in Scotland, France, and Italy.

 

Wales Squad in full 

Forwards (19)
Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby / Caerdydd – 10 caps)
James Botham (Cardiff Rugby / Caerdydd – 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)
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 / Gweilch – 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)