But the Dragons will be without their talismanic No8 Taulupe Faletau — here we take a look at why. Taulupe Faletau will not be playing in the Wales vs France Six Nations fixture, which kicks off ...

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Taulupe Faletau willl miss Wales' opening game against France. Ian Cook - CameraSport via Getty Images Ben Thomas will lead the backline from the fly-half position with Tomos Williams at scrum-half.

Faletau needs another week of training. "He’s just not quite ready," Gatland said. "He’s still part of the squad and he’ll come with us (to France), we’re hoping he’ll play against Italy ...

Taulupe Faletau willl miss Wales' opening game against France. Ian Cook - CameraSport via Getty Images "They've been outstanding. There's been a good buzz around the group. They've been excellent ...

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Wales are hoping number eight Taulupe Faletau will be fit for the Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome. Faletau had been widely expected to make his return after almost 16 months out ...

Faletau had been widely expected to make his return after almost 16 months out of Test rugby in Friday’s opening Six Nations appointment with France. But Wales head coach Warren Gatland says the ...