A proud rugby nation, Wales have achieved marked success in the 21st century - winning four Six Nations Grand Slams and reaching two Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Wales' success was underpinned by inspirational players including Alun Wyn Jones, Shane Williams and Sam Warburton, with a notable drop off in quality in recent years prompting a downturn in fortunes.
Now in his second tenure as Wales manager, Warren Gatland is tasked with once again assembling a side capable of challenging the top rugby nations in the world.
Here is everything you need to know about the Wales men's national rugby union team.
Six Nations 2025:
Forwards:
Elliot Dee (Dragons), Evan Lloyd (Cardiff), Sam Parry (Ospreys), Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff), WillGriff John (Sale), Kemsley Mathias (Scarlets), Nicky Smith (Leicester), Gareth Thomas (Ospreys), Henry Thomas (Scarlets), Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter), Will Rowlands (Racing 92), Freddie Thomas (Gloucester), Christ Tshiunza (Exeter), Teddy Williams (Cardiff), James Botham (Cardiff), Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff), Jac Morgan (Ospreys, captain), Tommy Reffell (Leicester), Aaron Wainwright (Dragons).
Backs:
Ellis Bevan (Cardiff), Rhodri Williams (Dragons), Tomos Williams (Gloucester), Dan Edwards (Ospreys), Ben Thomas (Cardiff), Eddie James (Scarlets), Joe Roberts (Scarlets), Nick Tompkins (Saracens), Owen Watkin (Ospreys), Josh Adams (Cardiff), Josh Hathaway (Gloucester), Ellis Mee (Scarlets), Blair Murray (Scarlets), Tom Rogers (Scarlets), Liam Williams (Saracens).
Six Nations 2025 squad lists for every team
After missing the 2024 Six Nations due to his commitments with Japanese club Kubola Spears, Wales will be overjoyed to welcome Liam Williams back into the fold for the 2025 tournament.
A vastly experienced international player, 33-year-old Williams will provide this Wales team with some much needed quality and nous, with the full-back capable of game-changing moments at the highest level.
With hooker Dewi Lake ruled out of the 2025 Six Nations, back row Jac Morgan has been announced as Wales' captain for the tournament.
A versatile operator, Morgan is a full-blooded competitor who will lead this Wales team by example by putting his body on the line and making spirited forward runs with ball in hand.
An iconic figure of Welsh rugby, New Zealander Warren Gatland returned to his role as Wales head coach in 2022 to embark on a second stint in charge following a distinguished 12-year tenure between 2007 and 2019.
In his previous spell in charge, Gatland won three Six Nations Grand Slams and led Wales to the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and 2019.
An authoritative head coach, Gatland places great emphasis on cultivating a strong team culture with a physical style of play underpinned by strong set-piece organisation.
The Wales national rugby union team wear a red home shirt with a white crew neck.