Wales, Italy and Faletau

Losing streak, Italy’s expectation and the Faletau factor – Wales talking points
Wales are up against the ropes, but they have somehow got to overcome that, blank out extensive external criticism and deliver a match-winning performance. Easier said than done,
Wales rugby star to make first appearance in 16 months at Six Nations vs Italy
Wales have made two changes to their starting line-up for the Six Nations clash against Italy, with Taulupe Faletau and Eddie James both coming into the side.
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,
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.
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.
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 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,

Italy, Wales and Warren Gatland

Is Italy vs Wales on TV? Kick-off time, channel, team news and how to watch
Wales face a crucial encounter with Italy as they bid to halt their losing run in the second round of the Six Nations. Warren ...
Gwyn Jones: Wales are so far behind the rest, a scrappy win in Italy will not save Gatland
Wales face a massive clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday and Gwyn Jones believes the result is inconsequential to Warren ...
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Jac Morgan captained Wales in the U20 Six Nations in 2020, achieving more turnovers than any other player in the tournament ...
Italy keep the faith with only one change for Wales clash
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada on Thursday kept faith in the team which lost their opening Six Nations fixture when he made ...
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Beleaguered Wales face wooden spoon battle with Six Nations rivals Italy
Wales are the current wooden spoon holders after losing to Italy in Cardiff and ending last year's tournament below the ...
Italy make one change for Wales Six Nations match
Italy show faith with the side defeated by Scotland in the opening round of the Six Nations with just the one change to face ...
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Italy name side to face Wales in round two
MATCH PREVIEW: ITALY v WALES Italy has faced Wales on 33 occasions, winning 4 times and a draw, but they have not won at home ...
The best pictures as Wales players strip off and jump in the sea ahead of Italy match
Despite what you may assume about the hopping in the sea off the south coast of France, the players were pretty cold, with ...
Wales beyond embarrassment, they need to show Six Nations fight
I agree with former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar when he said their Six Nations clash with Italy is the team’s biggest in 20 ...