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.

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.

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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.

Head coach Warren Gatland says he faces the most exciting challenge of his career and warns critics to "write Wales off at their peril".