Wales are the defending Six Nations Grand Slam champions

Smith leads a strong team for the first tie against England at Worcester's Sixways Stadium on 3 February.

Senior cap Chris Czekaj is on the left wing and Neath points machine James Hook wins a first cap at fly-half in a side loaded with regional experience.

"We've prepared well and now need to blend some talented youngsters into the squad," said coach Chris Davey.

"Winning the Grand Slam was a great achievement, although we realise that development and performance are paramount at this level.

"Perhaps even more important to us last season was seeing the number of former players who helped Mike Ruddock's senior Welsh side win the Grand Slam and go on to beat Australia."

Wales U21 team to face England: Jamie Roberts (Cardiff); Darren Daniel (Llanelli), Andrew Bishop (Ospreys), Dafydd Hewitt (Cardiff), Chris Czekaj (Blues); James Hook (Neath), Liam Davies (Llanelli); Rhys Gill (Cardiff), Duane Goodfield (Pontypridd), Phil Osborne (Newport), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dominic ay (Carmarthen Quins), Craig Everett (Worcester Academy), Rhys Shellard (Pontypridd), Tom Smith (Neath, capt).
Replacements: Ed Shervington (Neath), Craig Mitchell (Neath), Ian Jones (Llanelli), Will Jones (Newport), Ben Lewis (Swansea), Aled Thomas (Newport), Martin Roberts (Neath).

Wales Under-21 Six Nations fixtures:

Friday, 3 February:
England v Wales (Worcester, 2000 GMT)

Friday, 10 February:
Wales v Scotland (Rodney Parade, Newport, 1910 GMT, live on BBC Two Wales & 2W)

Friday, 24 February:
Ireland v Wales (Athlone, 1910 GMT, live on BBC Two Wales & 2W)

Friday, 10 March:
Wales v Italy (Rodney Parade, Newport, 1910 GMT, live on BBC Two Wales & 2W)

Friday, 17 March:
Wales v France (Rodney Parade, Newport, 1910 GMT, live on BBC Two Wales & 2W)

Wales Under-19 Six Nations fixtures:

Friday, 3 February:
England v Wales (The Stoop, 1900 GMT)

Wednesday, 8 February:
Wales v Scotland (Talbot Athletic Ground, 1900 GMT)

Saturday, 25 February:
Ireland v Wales (Blackrock, 1300 GMT)

Thursday, 9 March:
Wales v Italy (Talbot Athletic Ground, 1900 GMT)

Thursday, 16 March:
Wales v France (Talbot Athletic Ground, 1900 GMT)