Ioan Cunningham has challenged his Wales side to tap into Gloucester-Hartpury's winning formula after naming 13 of the club's players in his Women's Six Nations squad.
Wales enjoyed its best championship in more than a decade last year after finishing third behind second-placed France and champions England, meaning they moved up to sixth in the world rankings.
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How to watch the 2024 Women's Six Nations on TV
The programs will still be shown this year on the BBC, the rights holder of the Women's Six Nations. Every match from the tournament will be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport online, with the vast majority also on BBC television.
Six Nations Women's Match Schedule 2024
Round one
Sat March 23France v Ireland (2:15 p.m., Stade Marie-Marvingt)
Sat March 23Wales v Scotland (4.45pm, Cardiff Arms Park)
Sun March 24Italy - England (3 p.m., Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi)
Round two
Sat March 30Scotland v France (2.15pm, Hive Stadium)
Sat March 30England v Wales (4.45pm, Ashton Gate)
Sun March 31Ireland v Italy (3pm, RDS Arena)
Round three
Sat April 13Scotland - England (2.15pm, Hive Stadium)
Sat April 13Ireland v Wales (4.45pm, Virgin Media Park)
Sun, April 14
France vs Italy (12.30, Stade Jean Bouin)
Round four
Sat April 20England v Ireland (2.15pm, Twickenham)
Sat April 20Italy v Scotland (4.45pm, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi)
Sun, April 21Wales v France (3.15pm, Cardiff Arms Park)
Round five
Sat April 27Wales v Italy (12.15pm, Principality Stadium)
Sat April 27Ireland v Scotland (2.30pm, Kingspan Stadium)
Sat April 27France vs England (4:45 p.m., Stade Chaban-Delmas)
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Wales have failed to topple the two European powerhouses of women's football in recent years, but with more than a dozen Gloucester-Hartpury players to call on, including captain Hannah Jones, they can count in their favor as they aim to close the gap on their title. - chasing rivals.
The reigning Premiership Women's Rugby champions are unbeaten in 12 games in the women's top flight and Cunningham will be hoping his Gloucester-Hartpury contingent can emulate that winning mentality in a red shirt.
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"It's a challenge, both mentally and physically for us as a group," he said. "There is a great connection there that we can use as a positive for our campaign. Gloucester-Hartpury is currently flying. They play a good brand of rugby and the challenge is to bring that into a Welsh environment."
Cunningham has opted for a mix of youth and experience in his 37-man squad, with former England Under-20 captain Jenny Hesketh one of seven uncapped players to be called up. The full-back, who has been in rich form for Bristol Bears this season, qualifies for Wales through her mother.
"She's been on the radar for a while and we've been keeping an eye on her," said Cunningham, who now has 34 full-time players. "Jenny is a great footballing full-back, with great hand speed, she kicks the ball well, she has good footwork, so she will add a nice mix to our back three make-up."
Wales open their Women's Six Nations campaign against Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park on March 23, before facing England in front of what is expected to be a huge crowd at Ashton Gate.
They conclude their championship run with a blockbuster match against Italy at the Principality Stadium on April 27.
Wales Women's Six Nations squadForward Gwenllian Pyrs, Abbey Constable, Carys Phillips, Kelsey Jones, Molly Reardon, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Donna Rose, Jenni Scoble, Abbie Fleming, Natalia John, Gwen Crabb, Bryonie King, Shona Wakley, Alisha Butchers, Georgia Evans, Alex Callender, Kate Williams , Bethan Lewis, Gwennan Hopkins
Backs Jasmine Joyce, Nel Metcalfe, Jenny Hesketh, Courtney Keight, Kayleigh Powell, Cath Richards, Lisa Neumann, Amelia Tutt, Hannah Jones (captain), Kerin Lake, Hannah Bluck, Carys Cox, Lleucu George, Mollie Wilkinson, Niamh Terry, Keira Bevan , Sian Jones, Meg Davies.
When is the 2024 Six Nations Women's?
The Women's Six Nations kicks off on March 23, 2024, when last year's runners-up France welcome Ireland to the Stade Marie-Marvingt in Le Mans.
England will kick off their campaign against Italy in Parma on March 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM (UK time). The Red Roses, who are heavy favorites to win a fifth successive Six Nations crown, will target a record crowd when they play Ireland at Twickenham in the fourth round.
How do I get tickets for matches?
Please refer to each country's individual union website for information on match tickets.
Who is in the England training squad of 38 players?
Forward
Maisy Allen (Exeter Chiefs, 5 caps)
Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 54 caps)
Sarah Beckett (Gloucester-Hartpury, 34 caps)
Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 42 caps)
Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 10 caps)
Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, 3 caps)
May Campbell (Saracens, 1 cap)
Rosie Galligan (Saracens, 14 caps)
Lizzie Hanlon (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
Daisy Hibbert-Jones (Loughborough Lightning, 1 cap)
Lilli Ives Campion (Loughborough Lightning, uncapped)
Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 13 caps)
Sharifa Kasolo (Saracens, uncapped)
Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 62 caps)
Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 25 caps)
Gabriella Nigrelli (Bristol Bears, uncapped)
Cath O'Donnell (Loughborough Lightning, 30 caps)
Marlie Packer (Saracens, 99 caps)
Ellena Perry (Gloucester-Hartpury, 10 caps)
Connie Powell (Harlequins, 14 caps)
Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears, 61 caps)
Backs
Holly Aitchison (Bristol Bears, 25 caps)
Sophie Bridger (Saracens, 2 caps)
Jess Breach (Saracens, 33 caps)
Katie Buchanan (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
Merryn Doidge (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
Abby Dow (Trailfinders Women, 40 caps)
Sydney Gregson (Saracens, 3 caps)
Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 18 caps)
Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 67 caps)
Megan Jones (Leicester Tigers, 16 caps)
Ellie Kiltun (Harlequins, 38 caps)
Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 32 caps)
Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 16 caps)
Amber Reed (Bristol Beren, 67 caps)
Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 28 caps)
Emma Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury, 6 caps)
Ella Wyrwas (Saracens, 6 caps)
