Wales announce Six Nations squad

Wales coach Warren Gatland has named his 32-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

Gatland has returned to coaching the Welsh national team after successfully guiding the British and Irish Lions to a series win in Australia last summer.

Sam Warburton continues to captain the side, while there are also places for Gethin Jenkins, Dan Biggar, Leigh Halfpenny and Alun Wyn Jones.

Centre Jonathan Davies is also included, although he is expected to be sidelined for most of the tournament with a shoulder injury.

Wales get their campaign underway on February 1 when they play host to Italy.

Wales squad for 2014 Six Nations:

Forwards:

Paul James, Gethin Jenkins, Ryan Bevington, Richard Hibbard, Ken Owens, Emyr Phillips, Adam Jones, Samson Lee, Rhodri Jones, Alun Wyn Jones, Luke Charteris, Ian Evans, Andrew Coombs, Ryan Jones, Justin Tipuric, Sam Warburton, Toby Faletau, Dan Lydiate, Aaron Shingler

Backs:

Rhodri Williams, Mike Phillips, Rhys Webb, Dan Biggar, Rhys Priestland, James Hook, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, Scott Williams, Alex Cuthbert, George North, Leigh Halfpenny, Liam Williams