Six new names in Hansen's squad

Wales coach Steve Hansen tonight named six uncapped players in a 47-man preliminary training squad for the RBS Six Nations Championship.

Harlequins prop Ceri Jones and 19-year-old Gloucester flanker James Merriman are among an uncapped contingent which also includes Cardiff Blues front-row forward John Yapp and Gwent Dragons lock Peter Sidoli, who joins his brother Robert in the squad.