Coach Warren Gatland is counting on some returning old heads to lead his young Wales squad in the Six Nations and create a siege mentality following a team record run of 12 defeats in a row that has plunged the country's rugby into crisis.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has said he would welcome back Louis Rees-Zammit, but added he has had no contact with him and expects him to stay in the U.S.

Warren Gatland warns Six Nations rivals to ‘write Wales off at your peril’ - Wales are largely written off as Six Nations contenders after a record losing run.

Legendary Wales prop Adam Jones will link up with Warren Gatland’s squad ahead of the 2025 Six Nations as he is tasked with turning their scrum into a real weapon. The set-piece was a real area of concern for Wales in 2024 as Gatland’s side went the entire calendar year without registering a Test victory.

Warren Gatland's side suffered their first whitewash in 21 years at last year's tournament, as they failed to win a single game. That losing run would run right the way through the rest of 2024, with their winless streak at Test level now a record 12 matches heading into the new Six Nations campaign.