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 ...

Wales have been boosted by the return of wing Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, while No. 8 Taulupe Faletau ...

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 ...

Taulupe Faletau misses out despite Gatland saying the experienced back-row would be fit to play if required. Although the Wales coach has opted for some experience, there will also be fresh blood ...

WALES hope number eight Taulupe Faletau will be fit for the round two clash with Italy in the Six Nations. The Dragons legend, now with Cardiff, was expected to return after almost 16 months out ...

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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 ...

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," ...