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James Chittick

Wales Six Nations Squad Latest: Ospreys Prop Warren Called Up

Here is the latest confirmed Wales squad for the 2025 Guinness Six Nations tournament ahead of their opening fixture against France on Friday night.

Wales coach Warren Gatland named his initial 34-man Six Nation squad on 13 January.

Two uncapped players were called up, with Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets winger Ellis Mee the two new faces.

But after an injury to Sale Sharks tighthead WillGriff John, Ospreys prop Ben Warren has been drafted in to replace him.

Warren, 24, played 15 times for Wales U20s, scoring one try. At 6’1 and 122kg, he will bring bulk and power to the Welsh front row.

But with Wales severely lacking experience up front, Warren will need to adapt quickly to the test arena if he earns his first cap.

As their rebuild continues, nineteen of Wales’ squad have ten caps or fewer.

However, having lost their last 12 straight test matches – their worst-ever run of games – Gatland has recalled some experienced players to steady the ship.

Below is the full Wales squad ahead of the opening round of the Six Nations.

Wales Six Nations Squad 2025

Forwards (20)

Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby – 10 caps)
James Botham (Cardiff Rugby – 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) captain
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)
Ben Warren (Ospreys – uncapped)*
Teddy Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 2 caps)

Backs (15)

Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 59 caps)
Ellis Bevan (Cardiff Rugby – 6 caps)
Dan Edwards (Ospreys – 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)

*Denotes uncapped players

Taulupe Faletau (104 caps), Liam Williams (92 caps) and Josh Adams (59 caps) are all back in the squad and should add some much-needed leadership.

Whether or not this will help end their winless run remains to be seen, though.

First up in this year’s Six Nations is a daunting trip to Paris to face France on Friday night.

According to the best UK rugby betting sites, France are huge favourites at a whopping 1/33, with Wales 25/1 underdogs.

France Vs Wales kicks off at 8:15pm GMT on Friday night, and is available to watch for UK viewers live on ITV1.

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