Wales captain Williams excited by new chapter

"It is a fresh start... and I think it's needed," said flanker Williams. "We've got some serious players in the squad now, a mix of youth with the Celtic Challenge and also some brilliant experience.

" Williams also backs Lynn to make more of an impression on the tournament after having less than a week to prepare for last year's opener against Scotland. "He is just one man and it does take time for momentum to happen in a team," she said about the former Gloucester-Hartpury boss. "He's been in post for a year now, so we know what he's about and what he wants.

The players are behind him, and each other as well, to get to where we want to be, which is a top five team in the world. "I love the vision he has for the squad and I think all the decisions he's making now are putting us in the best position for the Rugby World Cup in the next four years. " Nine uncapped players in Wales Six Nations squad New voices, new faces, big energy - Lynn's fresh Wales start Flying solo with the captaincy After sharing captaincy duties with Alex Callender last summer, Williams will have sole responsibility in the Six Nations.

Callender has suffered an ankle injury which has ruled her out of the entire tournament. "My heart does go out to her, I'm gutted that she can't be a part of the Six Nations, but she'll be there grafting away in the background," said Williams. "It's such an honour and privilege to be able to lead these girls.