As Wales prepare to kick off the 2025 Six Nations away to France, Warren Gatland will hope for an unlikley repeat of 2019 Welsh heroics in Paris.

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

Warren Gatland is optimistic Taulupe Faletau will be fit for their Six Nations opener at France on January 31.

Wales have been boosted by the return of winger Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, but number eight Taulupe Faletauwill have to wait to make his return.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Cennydd Davies are at The Vale as Warren Gatland announces his team for Friday's Six Nations opener in France. We hear from the Welsh head coach and AFP reporter Illtud Dafydd joins us to discuss the French team.

Wales have been boosted by the return of wing Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, while No. 8 Taulupe Faletau will miss the clash.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has welcomed the return of star trio Josh Adams, Liam Williams and Dafydd Jenkins for the Six Nations opener against France on Friday evening. Wales will be hoping to improve on their last-place finish in the tournament in 2024 but head into the match on a 12-Test losing streak after going winless all of last year.