FALETAU BACK FOR CLASH

WALES’ clash with Italy is one they dare not lose – and Warren Gatland’s side have been boosted by No.8 Taulupe Faletau’s return to fitness for Sunday’s match.

The Azzurri arrive in Cardiff rock-bottom and without a Championship win this season.

“There’s no doubt we have to win,” said Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins. “We’ve got two games to go and both are at home where we have a pretty proud record. No disrespect to Italy – they’re playing good rugby and trying to evolve their game – but so are we after coming off the back of two disappointing defeats.”

Faletau (left) returned to action for Bath in the past fortnight and Gatland has admitted he will make changes, with George North and James Davies also in the frame.