Wales

Wales' upcoming Six Nations campaign have been dealt a major blow as back-row Taulupe Faletau and lock Luke Charteris have been ruled out of the opening game against Italy on Sunday.

As the Six Nations 2017 tournament is set to kick-off from 4th February, we take a look at six of the players, who might excel for their respective teams.

Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde stated that Bath forward Taulupe Faletau is making a good progress ahead of the upcoming Six Nations tournament which begins next month.

Welsh Rugby Union has acquired the services of former England and Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan as a consultant.

Wales interim coach Rob Howley had high praise for Wasps back-row Thomas Young and believes he has the potential to play international rugby.

Wales have named Ospreys lock Alun Wyn Jones as the captain for the upcoming 2017 Six Nations campaign which kicks off on 4th February.

Wasps back-row Thomas Young insisted that his possible international call-up will not take his focus away from the Aviva Premiership club.

Alun-Wyn Jones is all set to succeed Sam Warburton as Wales skipper as the Wales lock will be handed the opportunity to showcase his captaincy credentials for the British and Irish Lions tour.

Wales international Liam Williams has agreed for a three-year deal with Saracens and will be joining the defending Aviva Premiership champions at the start of the next season.

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martin Phillips is hoping that fullback Leigh Halfpenny makes a return back to Wales after he was provided with the "best possible offer".

Wales international George North insisted that he has no plans of quitting the game despite the calls for him to retire is on the rise after his recent head injury.

Former Wales international John Gwilliam has passed away at the age of 93.

The Welsh Rugby Union announced regional coaches Stephen Jones, Danny Wilson and Matt Sherratt to be part of the support staff for Wales' summer tour in 2017.

It has been a disappointing few seasons for Welsh rugby sevens.

Wales international Gethin Jenkins' participation in the upcoming Six Nations tournament is under doubt after he suffered a bicep injury.

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British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has urged Wales international George North to focus on his health instead of showing desperation for a quick return to the game.

Robin McBryde has been named as the coach of Wales team for their summer tour in 2017.

Former England internationals Steve Borthwick and Andy Farrell along with former Wales scrum-half Rob Howley will accompany head coach Warren Gatland for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June 2017.

Just as the autumn internationals came to the conclusion, let us analyse on what are the chances of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland in the upcoming Six Nations tournament in February next year.