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.

but number eight Taulupe Faletau will have to wait to make his return. The experienced Adams and Williams missed much of last season with injury as Wales seek to end a dismal team record run of 12 ...

but number eight Taulupe Faletau will have to wait to make his return. The experienced Adams and Williams missed much of last season with injury as Wales seek to end a dismal team record run of 12 ...

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is hopeful experienced No 8 Taulupe Faletau will be fit for the second round of the Six Nations after he was absent from the team to face France. On the back of a ...

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 manager Warren Gatland remains optimistic that Taulupe Faletau will be fit for the remainder of the Six Nations, despite the No. 8 withdrawing from his side's opening clash with France in ...

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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 ...