Lock Romain Taofifenua has been ruled out of the France squad preparing for the Six Nations because of a knee injury.

Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou have been called up by France to prepare for the Six Nations after an Argentine court last month dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against the pair.

Wales boss Warren Gatland has named his squad for the Six Nations, and ahead of the action, we run through his side, their fixtures and match officials.

Morgan is an elite player who will almost surely be included in Andy Farrell's squad when the British & Irish Lions tour Australia this summer. Aaron Wainwright isn't far off this bracket either but it is not inconceivable Gatland goes with James Botham and Morgan in the same backrow as he did against South Africa in the autumn.

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Noah Nene, who plays for second-tier side Dax, is a surprise inclusion in France's 42-strong squad for the Six Nations.

Warren Gatland has concerns over his front-row, fly-half and preparation time but could recall plenty of experience in Monday's announcement.

Wales coach Warren Gatland recalled the experienced trio of Josh Adams, Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau to his squad on Monday ahead of what promises to be a make-or-break Six Nations for the

France flanker Charles Ollivon will not take part in the Six Nations after the player said he was undergoing surgery following a knee injury on Tuesday.

Warren Gatland this afternoon names his squad for the Six Nations as he bids to put an end to Wales's worst-ever losing run. Gatland has overseen 12 Test defeats and CEO Abi Tierney admitted the New Zealander's job was "on the line" during her announcement following the big Welsh rugby review last month.

January 18, 1975, really was a red letter day for Welsh rugby as Charlie Faulkner, Bobby Windsor and Price burst onto the international scene together for the first time. The Pontypool front row, aka the VietGwent, named after the Vietnamese jungle fighters.

The Six Nations returns with the best rugby sides in Europe again battling for spring supremacy. Ireland will be out to defend their title after securing a second successive crown last year, though are likely to face tough opposition.