Head coach Ioan Cunningham hopes Wales can “inspire the nation” with success in the 2024 Women's Six Nations.
Wales have lost all four games so far and are looking ahead to a wooden spoon deciding match against Italy.
Meanwhile, the women's team will be looking to build on last year's campaign, which saw them finish third.
With wins over Ireland, Scotland and Italy, they achieved their best result since 2009 and achieved their highest ranking of 6th place in the world.
Cunningham named seven uncapped players in his 37-strong squad and said he was “very excited” ahead of the tournament's opening game against Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, March 23. I'm doing it,” he said.
Asked what Wales will bring this year, Cunningham said: “Lots of passion and interesting rugby.
“We want to inspire the nation as much as we can and leave the jersey in a better place.”
He told BBC Sport Wales that young talent such as Nell Metcalfe, Gwennan Hopkins and Katherine Richards will be joining the camp, while the most experienced campaigners Caryl Thomas, Eleanor Snowsill and most recently Sioned・As Harries announced the time, he said, “This year's group has a different atmosphere.'' about their careers.
Wales captain Hannah-Jones is excited about the prospects of her new team.
“My ambition is to win every match. I came third last year so it gives me confidence,” she said.
“It's really exciting to see where we're at with new players coming in and experienced players taking on different roles.
“I believe that if you focus on the process and work hard, the results will follow.”
Mr Cunningham said Wales' aim was to consolidate third place for a third consecutive year, which would see them secure a place in the WXV's top tier once again.
“That's everything for us. We have to be ambitious and try to get into Tier 1 again. That's where we want to be,” he said.
“We learned a lot from last year's competition, so it's great for us to have that opportunity again.”
After reaching the top of the Six Nations last fall, Wales suffered heavy defeats in New Zealand against Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
Jones said it was a “steep learning” curve on her part.
“Being in that position, you learn a lot of things quickly. But I think what we take away from it is just being consistent in our daily habits. Having standards on and off the field.” We have to. It affects everything,” she said.
“Getting the ball into the wide channels is something I'd like to see a little more of. Play some attacking rugby.”
Wales have 32 full-time professional players for this campaign, with Jasmine Joyce and Kayleigh Powell relieved of their GB Sevens duties.
And despite Wales' wins over Ireland, Scotland and Italy last year, Cunningham is not taking anything for granted.
“It's going to be a difficult match because the other teams are growing and the other teams are also bringing in new players,” he said.
“It all starts with a tough first game at home against Scotland, but that builds momentum.”
fill the gap
England won their fifth straight Grand Slam last year, but Cunningham believes Wales still have a long way to go before closing the gap on the Red Roses.
“England are definitely way ahead of other teams. You just have to look at the teams that have been announced. There are probably two more teams that are good enough,” he said.
“Our challenge is to close that gap, but other teams are working hard to widen that gap as much as possible.”
A number of changes will come into effect for this year's Women's Six Nations, including a bunker referee system, shot clock, instrument mouthguards and names on the back of shirts.
Jones says the name is a nice touch to align the women's game with the men's game.
“Little girls and boys can know our numbers and names,” she said. “As a kid, I wish I had seen that happen.”
She hopes Wales' home games continue to attract capacity crowds after 8,862 fans turned out to watch England play in 2023.
“It's a great experience filling Cardiff Arms Park to capacity. You can really feel the crowd around you. I'd like to thank the fans for creating that atmosphere,” she said.
“I hope that will happen again with the last match being played in the principality.”
