Italy, Warren Gatland and Wales

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.
Wales predicted team v Italy: Warren Gatland rests hopes on ‘all-time great’ in ‘Wooden Spoon decider’
Games don't get much bigger than this for Wales, given the truly terrible run of form they're on, but this is a chance for them to change the narrative.
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
The bold Wales team Warren Gatland should pick for must-win Italy clash
There are no guarantees Faletau will be fit for Wales' appointment at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Gatland revealed Faletau had made the call to rule himself out of contention for the France game due to a bad knee, while the Cardiff No 8 was not among the matchday squad warming up in Paris.
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,
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
Twelfth in the world would be a sorry sight for Wales - another step deeper into the doldrums that Gatland hoped Wales wouldn ...
'Italy not most important game in 20 years' - Gatland
Head coach Warren Gatland has disagreed with claims that Saturday's Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome is Wales' "biggest game for 15-20 years". Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar made the statement ...
Why Warren Gatland must shift the tone if Wales are to end their Six Nations woe
Despite a solid enough start, Wales wilted to a 13th consecutive defeat against France in Paris to set up a must-win clash with Italy in Rome ...
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 ...
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 ...
Warren Gatland dismisses Dan Biggar's comments as he refuses to listen to noise
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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 ...