Taulupe Faletau returns as Wales seek to end losing run

Taulupe Faletau returns to Wales duty after a 16-month absence through injury (David Davies/PA)

Taulupe Faletau will end a 16-month absence from Test rugby in Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy.

The 34-year-old, who has won 104 Wales caps and played five Tests for the British and Irish Lions, returns as one of two changes to the side hammered 43-0 by France last Friday.