Taulupe Faletau looks primed for Wales recall ahead of England Six Nations clash
Taulupe Faletau is thought to be on the verge of a Guinness Six Nations call-up as Wales prepare for next Saturday’s Twickenham clash against England.
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Who’s hot and who’s not: Marcus Smith, Wales’ centurions, Scotland, Toulouse and Italy
Marcus Smith: There’s been plenty said and written about the England fly-half in recent weeks and despite plenty of pressure on his shoulders, Smith has done well after two rounds of action in the Six Nations. The playmaker, who turns 23 today, impressed in England’s tournament opener against Scotland before inexplicably being replaced in the latter stages of that game. And without him on the field the Red Rose lost their way before suffering a 20-17 defeat. There was no chance of England head coach Eddie Jones repeating that mistake in their next match against Italy and Smith delivered an excellent all-round display during an 80-minute spell on the field. Smith shone on attack, gaining 148 metres from 12 runs which included seven offloads, a try assist and a 13-point contribution courtesy of a try and four conversions.
Rugby evening headlines as Wales international leaves team immediately and Pivac finally gets good news after 196 days
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Friday, February 11.
Taulupe Faletau to make long-awaited injury return for Bath against Wasps
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau will begin his comeback from a long-term injury in Bath’s Gallagher Premiership game against Wasps on Saturday.
Dan Biggar disappointed with Wales display in Dublin defeat
Wales captain Dan Biggar admitted that Ireland “won too many physical collisions” after the reigning Guinness Six Nations champions subsided to a 29-7 defeat in Dublin.
Canberra's Hansen shines in Ireland win
Ireland have eased past reigning champions Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the Six Nations championship in Dublin with their new Australian recruit Mack Hansen enjoying a flying start to his Test career.
Slick Ireland ease past hapless Wales in Six Nations opener
DUBLIN: Ireland eased past reigning champions Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the Six Nations championship in Dublin on Saturday (Feb 5), picking up where they left off in November with a comfortable victory.
HT: Ireland off to strong Six Nations start against Wales
Ireland are ahead at half-time at the Aviva, facing reigning champions Wales in the opening game of the 2022 Six Nations Championship.