Second row Dafydd Jenkins will captain Wales at the age of 21. Photo: Getty Images/Bob Bradford
Wales coach Warren Gatland has named Dafydd Jenkins as his captain for the 2024 Six Nations.
At 21, Jenkins has made just 12 caps and, in the absence of Jack Morgan and The injured Dewey Lake will become the second youngest player to captain his country.
Gatland named five players without cap in his squad, with a further six named who are yet to play in the Six Nations. Lewis Rees-Zammit is out of the squad after deciding to try to join the NFL.
Gregor Townsend has also named his Scotland squad for the Six Nations, which includes the England Under-18 and Under-20 forward Arron. Reed was named among the 39-member team. Townsend has yet to name a captain.
England coach Steve Borthwick will name his squad tomorrow (17 January), as will Ireland coach Andy Farrell.
The reigning Six Nations champions suffered a serious injury with striker Mac Hansen ruled out of the championship. Hansen will undergo surgery after dislocating his shoulder during Connacht's United Rugby Championship match against Munster.
When will the 2024 Six Nations take place?
The 2024 Six Nations will begin on 2 February 2024 at 20:00: 00 (UK time). as France host Irish champions.
The last time both teams took to the field at the Stade de France was during the World Cup quarter-finals in October, when they were eliminated from the tournament back-to-back.
p>The traveling Irish fans were among the loudest at the global spectacle, with fans and players shouting the lyrics to The Cranberry' Zombie after every victory. Expect more during the Six Nations as well.
England kick off their tournament against Italy at 2:15 pm (UK time) on 3 February 2024. Borthwick's team are hoping to improve on their previous results at the tournament. Six Nations, finishing fourth in the standings with 10 points, 17 points behind winners Ireland.
How to watch the 2024 Six Nations on TV
This year's coverage will continue to be shown on the BBC and ITV in the UK. Live coverage will be available for free on the BBC iPlayer and ITVX apps, and can also be downloaded on mobile devices and tablets.
The long-term future of the Six Nations on free-to-air television remains uncertain after the government rejected calls to add the tournament to a list of sporting events that should be shown for free.
Who are the judges?
Carl Dixon will referee the first match of the Six Nations next year, pitting 2023 Grand Slam winners Ireland against 2022 champions France.
Eight assistant referees will make their Six Nations debuts, including Scotland's Holly Davidson.
A full list of referee appointments can be read here.
How do I get tickets to matches?
Match ticket information can be obtained from each country's individual union website. Ticket availability will vary greatly depending on which match you are looking to purchase tickets for.
Full 2024 Six Nations match dates
All times GMT
First round
Friday, February 2:France – Ireland,
- Match kick-off: 20:00
- Venue:Velodrome Oranage, Marseille.
- Referee:Carl Dickinson (England).
Saturday, February 3: Italy – England
- Kick-off: 14:15< /li>
- Venue:Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Referee: Paul Williams ( New Zealand
Saturday 3 February:Wales – Scotland
- Kick-off: 16 :45
- Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- Referee:Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)< /li>
Second round
Saturday, February 10: Scotland – France
- Kick-off:14:15
- Venue:Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Referee:Nick Berry (Australia) )
Saturday 10 February:England – Wales
- Kick-off:16:45
- Venue:Twickenham Stadium, London.
- Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
Sunday 11 February:Ireland – Italy
- Match kick-off: 15:00
- Venue:Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Referee : Pierre Brousset (France)
Third round
Saturday, February 24:Ireland – Wales
- Kick-off < /strong>: 14:15
- Venue:Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Referee: Andrea Piardi (Ita )
Saturday, February 24:Scotland – England
- Kick-off:16:45
- Venue:Murrayfield, Edinburgh
- Referee: Andrew Brace (Ayr)
Sunday, February 25:France – Italy
- Match kick-off: 15:00.
- Venue: Decathlon Arena, Lille
- Referee:Christophe Ridley (England)
Fourth round
< strong>Saturday, March 9:Italy – Scotland
- < li>Kick-off:14:15.
- Venue: Olympic Stadium, Rome.
- Referee: > Jaco Paper (South Africa)
Saturday, March 9: England – Ireland
- Match kick-off:< /strong> 16.45.
- Venue: Twickenham Stadium, Cardiff
- Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)
Sunday 10 March:< /strong>Wales – France
- Match start>: 15:00.
- Venue:Principality Stadium, Cardiff.
- Referee:Luke Pearce (England).
Fifth round
Saturday, March 16:Wales – Italy
- Match kick-off: 14:15
- Referee:Mathieu Raynal (Fra)
< li>Venue:< /strong>Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Saturday 16 March: Ireland – Scotland
- Match start:16:45
- Venue:>Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Referee:Matthew Carley (England)
Saturday , March 16: France vs England
- Match kick-off:20:00
- Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon
- Referee:Angus Gardner (Australia)
What are the Six Nations squads? Who plays in the Welsh national team? Who's in the Scotland team? Who are the favorites to win the 2024 Six Nations?
Ireland and France are bookmakers' favourites, with England slightly behind. Scotland, Wales and Italy are out of favour.
- France win: 5/4
- Ireland win: 13/8
- England win: 11/2
- Scotland win : 12/1
- Wales to win: 18/1
- Italy to win: 250/1
Odds correct January 16, 2023
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