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What's your verdict on Warren Gatland's Wales Six Nations squad selection? Join rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas for fan Q&A

Warren Gatland has named an intriguing Wales Six Nations squad, meaning we can officially now get excited for the tournament opener against Ireland on February 4.

The returning Wales coach has announced a 37-player squad, with Ken Owens named captain and four uncapped players included in locks Rhys Davies and Teddy Williams and centre duo Keiran Williams and Mason Grady. Gatland will be assisted by defence coach Mike Forshaw, attack coach Alex King, contact coach Jonathan Thomas, plus forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys and kicking guru Neil Jenkins, who were both retained from Wayne Pivac's backroom roster.

We want to hear directly from you, the fans, about how you think Wales will fare in the Six Nations? Can they beat Ireland in the opener? What will Ken Owens bring as captain? Which uncapped player are you most excited to see in action?

As for Gatland's return, are you excited? Can he hit the ground running? What's your verdict on the new-look backroom team? Should the Welsh Rugby Union have allowed Gatland to appoint Rob Howley as his assistant again?

We want your questions, comments and predictions, so why not get involved in the comments section right here. WalesOnline rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas will be on hand to answer your questions and chat from 1pm today (Wednesday, January 18).

Wales squad - forwards (20): Rhys Carre, Wyn Jones, Gareth Thomas, Dewi Lake, Ken Owens (capt), Bradley Roberts, Leon Brown, Tomas Francis, Dillon Lewis, Adam Beard, Rhys Davies, Dafydd Jenkins, Alun Wyn Jones, Teddy Williams, Taulupe Faletau, Jac Morgan, Tommy Reffell, Justin Tipuric, Christ Tshiunza, Aaron Wainwright.

Backs (17): Kieran Hardy, Rhys Webb, Tomos Williams, Dan Biggar, Rhys Patchell, Owen Williams, Mason Grady, Joe Hawkins, George North, Nick Tompkins, Keiran Williams, Josh Adams, Alex Cuthbert, Rio Dyer, Leigh Halfpenny, Louis Rees-Zammit, Liam Williams.

Cast your vote: Where will Wales finish in the Six Nations?

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