BATH duo Luke Charteris and Taulupe Faletau have been named in the Wales squad for the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations, which gets underway on February 4.

However, there is no place in the 36-man squad for Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland.

Charteris and Faletau, who have won 62 and 71 caps respectively for their country, were a part of the Wales side that finished second behind England last year and will once again add a great deal of experience and firepower to the Welsh forward pack.

Wales head coach Rob Howley said: “I believe we have named an exciting and experienced squad for what is going to be a thrilling RBS 6 Nations Championship.

“It is shaping up to be another great Six Nations. We have the all-important carrot of Rugby World Cup seedings on the horizon post tournament and that is an important target for us.”