Taulupe Faletau returns for Wales ahead of vital Italy clash

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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.
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.
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 Italy in Rome in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Rugby-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,
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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