Warren Gatland is optimistic Taulupe Faletau will be fit for their Six Nations opener at France on January 31.

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'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.

Warren Gatland insisted his Wales side should not be ruled out of contention for this year's Six Nations title, despite a dismal 2024.

Warren Gatland has sent a defiant message to Wales ’ Six Nations rivals, warning them to write his side off at their peril. Wales had a turbulent 2024 and enter next weekend’s opener in Paris against a formidable France outfit low on momentum.

Warren Gatland’s squad for the upcoming Six Nations is certainly unusual, with the players not involved arguably more interesting than those to have made the cut. Going with only one specialist fly-half,

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.