Ioan Cunningham has named a 37-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations campaign. His squad included former England U20s captain Jenny Hesketh after she impressed for club Bristol Bears.
Natalia John and Gwen Crabb return after injury, while Jasmine Joyce and Kayleigh Powell are back in the 15s mix after playing for GB sevens.
Read more: Women’s Six Nations fixtures
Hannah Jones will once again captain the side which also has seven uncapped players, including scrum-half Sian Jones.
There are some names usually on the team sheet that have not made the cut for this tournament. Robyn Wilkins, Carys Williams-Morris, Cerys Hale and Meg Webb all miss out.
Cunningham said: “This was the hardest squad to select since the game went professional in 2022 and there was plenty of debate within the coaching group around selection.
“This 2024 Six Nations campaign promises to be the biggest and toughest tournament so far but we are all excited to see the players named set new standards and take this team to new heights.”
Wales Women’s Six Nations Squad 2024
Forwards: Gwenllian Pyrs, Abbey Constable, Carys Phillips, Kelsey Jones, Molly Reardon, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Donna Rose, Jenni Scoble, Abbie Fleming, Natalia John, Gwen Crabb, Bryonie King, Shona Wakley, Alisha Butchers, Georgia Evans, Alex Callender, Kate Williams, Bethan Lewis, Gwennan Hopkins
Backs: Jasmine Joyce, Nel Metcalfe, Jenny Hesketh, Courtney Keight, Kayleigh Powell, Cath Richards, Lisa Neumann, Amelia Tutt, Hannah Jones (captain), Kerin Lake, Hannah Bluck, Carys Cox, Lleucu George, Mollie Wilkinson, Niamh Terry, Keira Bevan, Sian Jones, Meg Davies.
Five Development players: Hanna Marshall, Seren Singleton, Maisie Davies, Cadi-Lois Davies and Alaw Pyrs – have been invited to train with the squad.
Wales Women’s Six Nations Fixtures 2024
(All kick-off times are UK & Ireland times)
Round One
Sat 23 Mar, Wales v Scotland (Cardiff Arms Park, 4.45pm)
Round Two
Sat 30 Mar, England v Wales (Ashton Gate, 4.45pm)
Round Three
Sat 13 Apr, Ireland v Wales (Virgin Media Park, 4.45pm)
Round Four
Sun 21 Apr, Wales v France (Cardiff Arms Park, 3.15pm)
Round Five
Sat 27 Apr, Wales v Italy (Principality Stadium, 12.15pm)
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