Faletau focused on Wales and fitness but Lions ambitions building again too 

LIFE IN THE OLD LION: Wales' Taulupe Faletau during the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday February 22, 2025.

Taulupe Faletau has played just six games in 17 months - but his value to Wales and potentially the British and Irish Lions is undiminished.

Despite a scarcity of competitive rugby since the 2023 World Cup, it would be foolish in the extreme to think Faletau will not feature among Lions selection discussions before this summer's Australia tour.