Wales, Faletau and Italy

Losing streak, Italy’s expectation and the Faletau factor – Wales talking points
Wales face a crunch Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday. Defeat for Warren Gatland’s team would mean a 14th Test match loss in a row and leave them firmly on course for a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.
Rugby-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: 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,
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
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: 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
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.
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. But the 104-times capped Faletau is now back as one of two changes to the side thrashed 43-0 by France in last week's first round of the Six Nations,
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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 ...
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.