Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou have both been included in France's matchday squad to face Wales in the first game of the Six Nations tournament next week.

Adam Jones joins Wales coaching team on secondment from Harlequins - Jones won 95 Wales caps and played in five British and Irish Lions Tests.

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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.

Lock Romain Taofifenua has been ruled out of the preparation squad due to a knee injury sustained against the Stormers this weekend, with the French rugby federation confirming that the Racing 92 player has been replaced by five-cap international Mickaël Guillard in the 42-man group.

Leicester Tigers flanker Harry Beddall has been named as Wales captain for the Under-20s Six Nations. Beddall is part of a 41-strong squad announced by head coach Richard Whiffin. Fifteen players return from last year's championships, with Cardiff centre Steffan Emanuel named as vice-captain.

In December, the case against the 21-year-olds was dropped after the two forwards had faced accusations in July. Read more at straitstimes.com.

As part of their first day in camp, Wales stars lined up for press shots in front of flashing cameras. From there, it was straight to the gym, with squats on the agenda. With some strength and conditioning ticked off, players made their way to the training barn to work through some skills and game scenarios.

Former Wales prop Adam Jones will join Warren Gatland's backroom staff for the 2025 Six Nations as a scrum consultant.

Always a highlight of the sporting calendar, this year’s Six Nations promises to be an absolute thriller. Ireland and France are vying for favouritism and deservedly so but both have their issues.

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