Italy, Wales and Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’
Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’ - Number eight veteran Taulupe Faletau returns to the starting line-up after a 16-month absence through injury.
Wales team announcement LIVE as Warren Gatland reveals all for Italy match
Warren Gatland will name his Wales team to play Italy this morning. Eddie James is being tipped to replace the injured Owen Watkin in the centre, with Ben Thomas expected to keep the number 10 jersey. It's hoped Taulupe Faletau and Aaron Wainwright will both be fit to make the matchday 23.
Taulupe Faletau back as Wales make two changes for Italy game
Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named in the starting line up for their vital Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm).
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.
Warren Gatland explains Taulupe Faletau's omission from Wales' opening Six Nations clash with France
Faletau is not ready for Friday’s Six Nations opener with France due to injury with hope that he will be fit for the clash with Italy
Six Nations: Eddie James and Taulupe Faletau brought in by Warren Gatland for Wales' trip to Italy
Wales on record run of 13 Test defeats after 43-0 defeat by France and have lost last seven matches in Six Nations; centre Eddie James and No 8 Taulupe Faletau come into Warren Gatlands side for Saturdays trip to Italy as Owen Watkin,
Faletau's Return: A Beacon of Hope for Wales Against Italy
Wales are hoping for a turnaround in their 13-match losing streak in the Six Nations with the return of seasoned player Taulupe Faletau. Coach Warren Gatland views Faletau as the X-factor to boost team morale and performance ahead of their critical match against Italy.
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 team v Italy: Taulupe Faletau makes long-awaited return as Warren Gatland hopes consistency will end horrific streak
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made just two changes to his starting XV for the second round of the Six Nations against Italy. Gatland’s charges head into the match on a 13-Test losing streak that stretches back to the 2023 Rugby World Cup and has backed consistency in his selection to end that horrific run of losses.
Warren Gatland tries something new to solve Wales' big problem as job on the line
As galling as that must have been for Llewellyn, who struggled to get himself into the game when Wales weren't putting the ...
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Warren Gatland and the coaches who made him
Wales head coach Warren Gatland discusses the fast-moving nature of rugby, and reveals the men who helped make him one of the ...
Five hurdles Warren Gatland must overcome to keep Wales job
With just six wins from 30 games in his second spell and his side favourites to retain the Six Nations wooden spoon, the ...
Warren Gatland dismisses Dan Biggar's comments as he refuses to listen to noise
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Why Warren Gatland must shift the tone if Wales are to end their Six Nations woe
It’s a huge, huge match. Recommended Peerless Antoine Dupont leads fabulous France to Six Nations victory as Wales hit a new low Warren Gatland admits Italy showdown now ‘pretty important ...
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Wales Seeks Redemption After Humbling Defeat
Wales suffered their 13th successive defeat in Paris, losing 43-0 to France. Despite a promising start, Warren Gatland's team ...
The new lives and jobs of the Wales players who've left huge holes behind
While he hung up his boots for Wales, however, Tipuric is still going strong with the Ospreys, with the 35-year-old still ...
Josh Adams knows Wales’ losing run needs to stop with Italy up next
Josh Adams has described Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy as “huge” as their campaign reaches a critical stage ...