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,
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
Taulupe Faletau back as Wales make two changes for Italy game
Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named in the starting line up for their vital Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm).
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. Faletau was picked at No. 8 on Thursday against
Faletau Returns: Wales Gear Up for Crucial Six Nations Battle
Taulupe Faletau is set to return for Wales in their Six Nations match against Italy, his first game since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. His inclusion is pivotal for Wales as they face mounting pressure to break a 13-match losing streak,
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 welcome back key figure Taulupe Faletau in bid to end losing run against Italy
Head coach Warren Gatland is under huge pressure going into the Six Nations clash with Italy and hands a recall to the veteran number eight
Talisman Taulupe returns for Wales against Italy
Wales and British and Irish Lions number eight Taulupe Faletau makes his eagerly-awaited return for Saturday's crucial clash against Italy in Rome.
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,
Six Nations: Eddie James and Taulupe Faletau brought in by Warren Gatland for Wales' trip to Italy
Wales on a record run of 13 consecutive Test defeats after last weeks 43-0 drubbing by France and have also lost last seven matches in the Six Nations; Eddie James and Taulupe Faletau come into Warren
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 ...
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.