Wales boss Warren Gatland has named his squad for the Six Nations, and ahead of the action, we run through his side, their fixtures and match officials.

Morgan is an elite player who will almost surely be included in Andy Farrell's squad when the British & Irish Lions tour Australia this summer. Aaron Wainwright isn't far off this bracket either but it is not inconceivable Gatland goes with James Botham and Morgan in the same backrow as he did against South Africa in the autumn.

Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou have been called up by France to prepare for the Six Nations after an Argentine court last month dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against the pair.

The Six Nations returns with the best rugby sides in Europe again battling for spring supremacy. Ireland will be out to defend their title after securing a second successive crown last year, though are likely to face tough opposition.

Noah Nene, who plays for second-tier side Dax, is a surprise inclusion in France's 42-strong squad for the Six Nations.

Exeter Chiefs forward Christ Tshiunza says he backs Warren Gatland's long-term vision for Wales. Tshiunza is part of Gatland's 34-strong squad which will be looking to halt a record 12 successive Test losses in their Six Nations opener against France.

Experienced fly half Gareth Anscombe has been left out of Warren Gatland’s squad for a tournament in which Wales must show improvement

Warren Gatland has concerns over his front-row, fly-half and preparation time but could recall plenty of experience in Monday's announcement.

Wales coach Warren Gatland said on Monday he knows "it is about performances and results" after naming a Six Nations squad he hopes will end the national side's record-breaking losing streak. Gatland, in his second spell in charge, oversaw a dire 2024 that extended Wales's run of defeats to a national record 12 matches.

Gareth Anscombe is facing an uncertain Test future after missing out on Wales' Six Nations squad. Despite a shoulder injury to Sam Costelow that will keep the Scarlets ' fly-half out for up to three months, Anscombe was not included in Gatland's 34-man squad on Monday.

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Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed last month, were both named Wednesday in France's 42-man squad for the Six Nations.