The rugby world is abuzz with the latest squad announcements for the 2024 Six Nations. Gregor Townsend has named his 39-man Scotland squad, featuring four uncapped players: Alex Hepburn (Exeter), Will Hurd (Leicester), Arron Reed (Sale), and Harry Paterson (Edinburgh), with Adam Hastings back in the fold. Alec Hepburn, who has six England caps with his last appearance in 2018, has switched allegiance to Scotland. Wales' squad, announced by Warren Gatland, is led by 21-year-old captain Dafydd Jenkins and includes five uncapped players. In a stunning move, Welsh winger Louis Rees-Zammit, known for his top speed of 24mph, is leaving rugby to join the NFL International Pathway, aiming for a career in American football. Jamie George is slated to become England's new captain, replacing Owen Farrell, with the squad expected to include recalls and newcomers.
Louis Rees-Zammit stunned rugby with his decision to pursue a career in the NFL. It’s a blow for the sport to lose such a marketable talent - but the timing for LRZ is perfect. Why not give it a shot? https://t.co/WXZXJjBrFF
Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit has decided to pursue a shot at the NFL. From the All Blacks, who would've had the best shot? https://t.co/Trsa7ewoHm
Looking forward to seeing how LRZ goes trying to make it to the NFL. Had to take a shot, incredible opportunity
As we discussed on the recent @GoodBadRugby podcast and show… LRZ making a move to a higher profile club was likely going to happen but this is a big surprise! Will follow with interest to see how he does… but big loss to Wales and 6N in general https://t.co/TypdNRq3TF
Four SA-born Scotland internationals, along with former England prop Alec Hepburn, have been included by Gregor Townsend in his squad for the upcoming Six Nations. https://t.co/H7dBB9sFvs
Dafydd Jenkins to lead Wales in Six Nations tournament https://t.co/VkqhrH6h0D
🔺 NEW: Jamie George is expected to be named England captain for the Six Nations on Wednesday, leading a fresh-looking squad ⬇️Full details below |✍️@willgkelleher https://t.co/s6hkGMfYmA
🌹 RIL SQUAD FOR THE SIX NATIONS Loosehead Props - Genge, Baxter, Obano, Haffar* Hookers - George (C), Dan, Langdon Tighthead Props - Sinckler, Painter, Stuart, Opoku-Fordjour* Locks - Itoje, Chessum, Tuima, Coles Flankers - Earl, Underhill, Pearson, B. Curry, Martin Number…
Warren Gatland on the tighthead omissions from the Wales Six Nations squad. https://t.co/dqlaOpivIK
Can't wait to see Louis Rees-Zammit play for the newest NFL franchise The Dinas Powys Dragons in 2027 https://t.co/9gmewCSa7m
Warren Gatland names his squad for the 2024 Six Nations! 🏴 What do you make of this squad? #WalesRugby #6N2023 https://t.co/vArDdL7bnj
Think Tyreek Hill is fast? Meet Louis Rees-Zammit! NFL-bound ex-rugby star has a top speed of 24.2MPH - that's FASTER than the Dolphins WR's top speed of 23.24mph! https://t.co/nTHoX8JKmY https://t.co/pe2TNwDKTA
Jamie George to captain England in Owen Farrell's absence - report #EnglandRugby #GuinnessM6N Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/23k3NcmukP
Pretty interesting. Young rugby star leaves his sport to chase his dream of playing in the NFL. https://t.co/F9Lx9fm2EH
Fascinated to see which position LRZ pursues in the NFL. Skill positions like WR incredibly complex and people dedicate their lives to perfecting that craft. Doesn't appear to be built like a RB. Could he end up on defence? Special teams?
Some @Cardiff_Rugby injury news: Wing Josh Adams (knees), hooker Liam Belcher (shoulder) and full-back Cam Winnett (cracked jaw) will all miss Saturday’s Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 in Paris.
Louis Rees-Zammit flooded with messages after shock announcement as players and stars wish him well https://t.co/psCjrqKyvi https://t.co/MaM9iCXSXf
Rugby star plans on moving to NFL https://t.co/ZcB3KKtdkw
Here's highlights of new Welsh call up Cameron Winnett, Cardiff Rugby's fullback. https://t.co/16uxISiCC7
🏴 NEW: The Telegraph are reporting that Jamie George will be the new England captain for the 2024 Six Nations. Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie set to be recalled with Exeter duo Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Ethan Roots also included. #EnglandRugby
Daf Jenkins being named Wales captain is superb. Only just turned 21. You knew he was destined to be a leader after he did this in an Under 20s match in the Summer of 2022. https://t.co/RL4gvCJTRo
Tweets by Paul Williams are dangerous. Praises LRZ. Then four hours later LRZ quits rugby for the NFL… There was good reason to be anxious. https://t.co/WBiDHqLbMZ
Today Daf Jenkins became the youngest-ever captain of a men's Wales squad and it's scarcely been mentioned. That's how nuts this day has been.
- Jamie George to be confirmed as England captain - Recalls for Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie - Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Ethan Roots among uncapped - Loads of Northampton Saints in the mix - Fun England A team already taking shape https://t.co/h4NA8SjSfR
Scotland include four uncapped players in Six Nations squad https://t.co/E8eE7ECUp0
Louis Rees-Zammit stealing all the headlines today 😅 https://t.co/4ouqnWp6wd
LRZ story, with @sjamesjourno Understand LRZ had a massive Japan offer, & could have extended at Gloucester for around 300k. Instead he joins the NFL pathway, where you earn £50k during the training block, but then could earn £170k on a practice squad. https://t.co/69CHdZilRW
🏆The 6⃣Nations returns in 2024 🏉Northern hemisphere's greatest prize 🐉 Wales announce their squad 📲 Download app and stay updated 🔗- https://t.co/USAibndven
LRZ eh? Chances of making it may be slim but totally back the boy for wanting to have a go. Rugby needs its superstars for global appeal. So go try a new stage! Wishing him every success and that if it works out, it switches more of the USA onto rugby and its talented players.
Exeter Chiefs' former England prop Alec Hepburn has been named in Scotland's squad for the Six Nations. Loosehead prop Hepburn last played for England in 2018 and is eligible through his father, who was born in Scotland.
🗣️ "The average age of the squad is about 25 compared to a little bit older during the World Cup and then you look at the next cycle and you want to get those players to mid to late 20s." 🏴 Dafydd Jenkins to lead young Wales squad in #GuinnessSixNations. https://t.co/65Sg8EdPz1
Evan Lloyd is a left-field selection in the Wales squad, but the young hooker from Penarth has caught the eye when he has come on for Cardiff Rugby this season and is both powerful and mobile. Like Dewi Lake, he is a converted back row. https://t.co/FF7wWsLWSf
Wales 6N squads 2024 - 16/34 players not at prev RWC 2020 - 13/38 2016 - 6/37 2012 - 12/35
Shows the scale of the financial problems that exist in rugby in England that LRZ would give up on Lions spot in 2025 to go to the NFL. Losing talent to France and Japan is one thing losing them to another sport is more worrying altogether. https://t.co/xhNC2WibCJ
Interesting capture for Scotland..Alec Hepburn, 29, who won 6 caps for England before switching. Last cap for England was in 2018.
The Welsh 6 Nations squad https://t.co/LGSsaSokx1
In all the LR-Z news it's kind of got lost that Dafydd Jenkins is the Wales captain. What a meteoric rise, what a player. He really is quite special
🏴 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗜𝗫 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 🏴 Four uncapped players in Gregor Townsend’s 39-man squad - Alex Hepburn (Exeter), Will Hurd (Leicester), Arron Reed (Sale) and Harry Paterson (Edinburgh). Adam Hastings is also back in the squad. #GuinnessSixNations https://t.co/ACCnY5dnkk
Scotland have 4 uncapped players in here, and no declared captain at this stage. I confess I've always liked Alec Hepburn, this may be down to the striking resemblance he has to my daughters head coach though! https://t.co/dhKmjU0p8v
Next news... Former England prop Alec Hepburn has been picked by Scotland. His last of six caps for England was in 2018 (so he's done the three-year stand-down...) Qualifies via his dad. Sale's Arron Reed called up too. Big day! #SixNations
Congratulations to @_alexmann on the well-deserved call-up to the Welsh squad for the upcoming 6 Nations! Your hard work and dedication has paid off. Proud moment for your family, friends, and the entire club! 👏🏻🐍 Good luck Al👊🏻 https://t.co/BGENkqv1DQ
Six Nations 2024: Dafydd Jenkins to lead Wales as Louis Rees-Zammit heads to NFL https://t.co/4LO1rSCoHC
🏴 BREAKING: Alec Hepburn switches international eligibility having received 6 England caps. Arron Reed also called up by Scotland.
Will Hurd, Arron Reid, Alec Hepburn, Harry Paterson all the four uncapped players in a 39 man Scotland squad. https://t.co/wcs9w7Nb5Y
The 34-man Wales Six Nations squad has an average age of 25. New era.
As a Wales fan this is a devastating blow ahead of a tough @SixNationsRugby campaign BUT as an @NFL fan I’m excited to see how Louis progresses in the U.S. It’s sad that it’s both better financially & for his career longevity to do this. This needs addressing by World Rugby. https://t.co/cDI3Y2cnVK
Your Scotland squad for the 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations has been confirmed 🏴 More ➡️ https://t.co/X7Ec1kFCUK https://t.co/AP9IH2v9Hh
Five uncapped players in the Wales Six Nations squad - Cardiff hooker Evan Lloyd, Bath tighthead prop Archie Griffin, Cardiff back row duo Mackenzie Martin and Alex Mann, plus Cardiff full-back Cam Winnett. Exeter lock Daf Jenkins captain. https://t.co/x8xA6ZCEO6
🏴 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗜𝗫 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 🏴 Dafydd Jenkins will captain the squad that features 5 uncapped players. The massive news is that there’s no LRZ who has quit rugby to pursue a career in the NFL. Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake also out injured. #GuinnessSixNations https://t.co/gZ18kE6zFv
Louis Rees-Zammit is joining the @NFL International Pathway. Making it will be about more than speed but… Tyreek Hill (wide receiver, Miami Dolphins) - top speed 22mph. Louis Rees-Zammit (wing, Wales rugby) - top speed 24mph.
More comments from Gatland following Wales #GuinnessM6N squad announcement https://t.co/VTZZCIeJYO
BREAKING: Warren Gatland's Six Nations squad has been revealed amid major shock news this lunchtime https://t.co/9yY7jjatrK https://t.co/cUt4QsUE5I
... and Dafydd Jenkins is the Wales captain. Big day of news over the Severn! Jenkins from @ExeterUniRFC to a #SixNations skipper in the space in just over two years. His @BUCSsport debut was in September 2021 - 839 days ago! He's still in Uni 3rd year... #statcave
Dafydd Jenkins' meteoric rise continues with his appointment as captain of Wales at the age of 21. Five uncapped players in 34-man squad, four from Cardiff including full back Cameron Winnett. https://t.co/p1SPHKbC9N
Gatland There’s a little bit of experience in terms of players like North & Gareth Davies we wanted a little bit of continuity with that and we’re also thinking about the next RWC cycle & giving some youngsters an opportunity some that are not featuring regularly for their clubs
Dafydd Jenkins @ExeterChiefs will become the second youngest men’s player to lead @WelshRugbyUnion in this season's @SixNationsRugby . Uncapped Alex Mann, Mackenzie Martin, Evan Lloyd ,Cameron Winnett and Archie Griffin in the squad
A change of direction in Louis Rees-Zammit's career! #BBCRugby https://t.co/tLKwAPILky
Hard to know what to make of this. Great for LRZ to be able to pursue what sounds like a genuine dream. Gutting for all of rugby to lose one of its biggest stars. https://t.co/oCb4kvvPj3
Wow - fascinating move for LRZ but big blow for rugby union to lose one of its biggest stars https://t.co/DExNS1hnGl
💣🗲 LRZ to the NFL! https://t.co/qv7SveHUXw
No more LRZ for the foreseeable future in rugby as he follows his NFL dream. Still on 22-years-old so plenty of time to pursue an NFL career and come back to rugby if it didn’t work out… https://t.co/ZiHl69ZaFD
A new four-year cycle, who would you love to see in England’s 2024 Six Nations squad? 🌹 #6N2024 @SixNationsRugby https://t.co/CCuDD5Cbj8
Still waiting on the Wales Six Nations squad announcement.
Lots of players have put their hands up for Wales Six Nations squad selection this season, but the one I would particularly like to see receive the call tomorrow is Cam Winnett. Nothing seems to faze him. So much time and so much poise.
This is one of the most enjoyable interviews I’ve done this season. Many thanks to @UlsterRugby fly-half Billy Burns for his time. Fascinating insight. I wonder if he will be recalled to the Ireland squad for the Six Nations? https://t.co/NvYyvbVhNa
Cam's in it to Winnett ✨He's been one of the breakthrough stars of the season 🔟 in 11 matches @TreorchyZebras ➡️ @Cardiff_Pathway ➡️ first team regular. Our 1⃣5⃣ has signed a new long term extension ✍️ https://t.co/G3zReLFx61 https://t.co/CdcTUEj6Z8
With Jac Morgan out of the equation and Dewi Lake now a significant injury doubt, I wonder who will be Wales captain against Scotland, if Lake doesn’t start? Adam Beard, Tommy Reffell, Daf Jenkins, Ryan Elias, Will Rowlands, Gareth Davies?
I really enjoyed chatting with Ulster’s Billy Burns about life at No 10. A fascinating insight into the pressure and privilege of playing at fly-half. Such an amenable bloke. https://t.co/WzMcOXHx1g https://t.co/QPI3ECXtra
Wales captaincy up for grabs as Warren Gatland deals with injury issues 🏴 #SixNations #WalesRugby Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/3iRsM3hpE2
Injuries and a new captain look set to take centre stage when Wales boss Warren Gatland names his Guinness Six Nations squad tomorrow - by @balders2 https://t.co/we34iP1vMV
Some key points ahead of England's Six Nations squad announcement... 🏴 Captaincy 🏴 Who to turn to at loosehead? 🏴 Midfield and the wings Who are you selecting?🤔 https://t.co/TJJzwyP3EK #GuinnessM6N 💻 @15Jorpin 📸 RFU Collection via Getty Images https://t.co/LQsKu2lywF
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🏴 This would be our 45-man England TRAINING squad (Botthwick’s announced on Wednesday)👇 Props (8) - Joe Marler, Ellis Genge, Beno Obano, Fin Baxter, Kyle Sinckler, Joe Heyes, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Dan Cole Hookers (3) - Jamie George, Theo Dan, Luke Cowan-Dickie Locks (5) -…
Exclusive. Understand that Arron Reed will be an uncapped inclusion in Scotland’s squad for the Six Nations. Been really sparky for Sale, with five tries in the Premiership and a great performance against Leinster. Scotland coaches excited to work with him https://t.co/QnLhmdJEk7
.@SixNationsRugby pending ⏳🏴 Gregor Townsend will name his squad for this year's tournament tomorrow afternoon. #AsOne https://t.co/nV9X395hrL