Taulupe Faletau returns for Wales ahead of vital Italy clash

Taulupe Faletau returns as Wales seek to end losing run
Taulupe Faletau will end a 16-month absence from Test rugby in Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy. The 34-year-old, who has won 104 Wales caps and played five Tests for the British and Irish Lions,
Faletau back as Wales make two changes for Six Nations tie in Italy
Veteran loose forward Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named on Thursday in the starting line up for their vital Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Faletau returns for struggling Wales against Italy in Six Nations
Taulupe Faletau will play his first Test in more than a year as Wales look to end their record 13-match losing streak against Italy in Saturday's Six Nations clash in Rome.
Faletau returns for floundering Wales for the first time since 2023 Rugby World Cup
Wales great Taulupe Faletau will reappear for the national team for the first time since it last won a rugby test.
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Six Nations Italy versus Wales kick off 14:15 Sat 8 Feb 2025
Italy make just one change from the side that lost to Scotland - Niccolo Cannone replacing Dino Lamb. Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau will make his first appearance since the 2023. Liam Williams and Dafydd Jenkins late withdrawals for Wales,
Six Nations: Taulupe Faletau returns for Wales ahead of vital Italy clash
Veteran loose forward Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named at No. 8 to face Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Wales hoping Faletau can provide X-factor
Wales are hoping the return of veteran loose forward Taulupe Faletau will provide the X-factor to bring their 13-match losing streak to an end when they travel to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday,
Wales team v Italy in full as Taulupe Faletau finally returns after 16 months
The 34-year-old is in line for his first Welsh appearance in 16 months after Gatland named his side to face Italy
Fit Faletau and James Wales' two changes for Italy
Number eight Taulupe Faletau is fit and centre Eddie James will make his first Wales Test start in the Six Nations trip to face Italy on Saturday.
Italy v Wales LIVE: Six Nations result and reaction as Wales continue losing streak with harrowing defeat
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Wales press conference LIVE from France as injury update to be issued
Wales are set to provide the latest fitness news on Taulupe Faletau and Aaron Wainwright ahead of their clash against Italy.