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The Welsh legend tries to make an impossible choice between Taulupe Faletau and Mervyn Davies

One of the roles I have used with pride since retiring as a player is that of chairman of Pontypool Schools Under 11s, the team where young Toby Faletau made his debut. So, as you can imagine, other managers and managers past and present will have big smiles and a lot of pride when a player who has come through the system with us races to earn his 100th cap for Wales in the game against…

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26 April 2012 | Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with Welsh rugby player Toby Faletau during a visit to Margam Country Park in Margam, Wales. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are on a two day visit to Wales as part of their Diamond Jubilee tour of the country. (c) Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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Liam Messam and Taulupe Faletau

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'He's a massive man. If you stand beside him he absolutely dwarfs players'

7:10am, 23 July 2021 British & Irish Lions No.8 Jack Conan has been given a ringing endorsement by former tourist Stephen Ferris, who believes the back-rower has the physicality needed to face the Springboks.ADVERTISEMENTConan was something of a long shot for the Lions and even admitted that making the plane to South Africa wasn’t on his radar at the start of the year. The 28-year-old has battled back from a number of injury complaints and cemented his place as Ireland’s future at No.8 after an injury to Caelan Doris opened the door to him starring in the Guinness Six Nations.He’s now brought that form to the Lions tour, where his stats in South Africa have made him the standout candidate at No.8. His metres made, turnovers won, tackle count, tries and passing numbers have all put him at the top table in terms of Lions’ back row.

One position is still desperately close, according to the stats at least. #LionsRugbyhttps://t.co/xkekwwf60z— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) July 18, 2021“Rugby can be a funny sport at times, especially when a player like Caelan Doris gets injured and all of a sudden Jack Conan gets his opportunity and he grabs it,” said Ferris at a RugbyPass Fanzone LIVE Lions’ event at London Welsh.“First of all, he’s a massive man. He’s a physical beast of a man. If you stand beside him he absolutely dwarfs players, so to have him at No.8, to lock those two second rows together. I think he will bring a serious physicality which is needed.“He’s just going about his business he’s been brilliant for the Lions anytime he’s been given an opportunity. He’s the highest meters made so he’s making busts, he’s making tackles and I think thoroughly deserves his chance.ADVERTISEMENT“I think Toby Faletau, we’ve seen him out on the wing carrying a few loose balls, but we haven’t see him do the hard yards, where I think Jack Conan has.”“And Warren Gatland doesn’t particularly like Irish men, let’s call a spade a spade, but I think he’s made the right decision in picking Jack Conan, as he’s in form, he’s playing with lots of confidence and I think he’ll do a terrific job packing down at No.8.The 6’4, 112kg Ferris, who was known for his ultra physical style of play says he was ‘in awe’ at the size of the Leinsterman.“I stood beside him and he was wearing a tweed jacket and his chest was just puffed out like 10 inches further than mine. He was just standing there and I was in awe.”ADVERTISEMENT

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Rugby: Faletau injury puts him out of Wales Cup side

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Rugby: Faletau injury puts him out of Wales Cup side

Outstanding Lions No 8 Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of Wales’ Rugby World Cup campaign.

The Welsh Rugby Union announced yesterday that Faletau had suffered a collarbone injury in training ruling him out of the tournament, which starts on September 20 in Japan. Wales have recently returned from a training camp in Switzerland.

“The injury was sustained in an innocuous training ground incident and will require surgery,” said a statement by the union.

“A prognosis and return-to-play time frame will be established after surgery. The Wales squad and management would like to wish Taulupe the very best with his recovery.”

Stuart Hooper, director of rugby at Faletau’s club Bath, said: “Any time a player misses out on a major competition is hugely disappointing. We are all feeling the impact of this news, especially as it follows a number of unfortunate and frustrating injuries for him.

“We will plan and support Toby’s recovery, making sure it is the very best for him, in order to maximise his successful return to the game.”

The 28-year-old has suffered a run of cruel luck with injuries, having not played a test for Wales since the 2018 Six Nations.

Faletau missed the internationals late last year with a broken arm. He then fractured the arm again in January, ruling him out of this year’s Six Nations, where Wales went on to win the Grand Slam.

Despite his absence, Faletau was still expected to play a major role for Wales at the World Cup, having been one of their top performers at the past two tournaments.

According to Opta, Faletau made the most carries (49) and beat the most defenders (12) of any Wales player during the 2015 World Cup, in which they were knocked out by South Africa in the quarter-finals.

With Faletau now unavailable, Wales head coach Warren Gatland is likely to stick with the same back row trio who helped deliver a first Grand Slam in seven years, with flankers Josh Navidi and Justin Tipuric joined by Ross Moriarty at No 8.

Aaron Wainwright was frequently used by Wales in the Six Nations and therefore is also on track to be selected, leaving one more back-row place in Gatland’s 31-man squad. Aaron Shingler, Dan Lydiate, Thomas Young and Ellis Jenkins, recovering from a serious knee injury, are all in contention.

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Slimline Mako Vunipola raring to go ahead of England’s World Cup campaign

Slimline Mako Vunipola rushed to stay ahead of the English World Cup campaign after shaking the pounds after an operation on hamstring

Mako Vunipola piled on the pounds after his hamstring tendon operation

But during rehabilitation he dropped to 19 pounds and hopes to lose more weight

Vunipola is now aiming for a low-weight career of 19th before The World Cup

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Published: 22:16 BST, August 20, 2019 | Updated: 22:16 BST, August 20, 2019

Mako Vunipola has been pushed to heavy heights in preparation for his potential comeback in England on Saturday

But just think of the female airport assistant who had to push the 19th prop between the terminals on a wheelchair during the trip home for his brother's wedding.

After torn a hamstring during Saracens & # 39; Final Champions Cup victory in May, Vunipola could not walk for two weeks. He spent most of the time in bed, except for toilet breaks, meals, and a speech from a witness for Billy, his younger brother or sister, at home in Tonga.

Mako Vunipola has revealed that he has lost weight during his recovery from hamstring surgery

Vunipola currently weighs 19 pounds 3 pounds after following a ruthless running routine ine for four weeks

The 28-year-old wants to achieve a low-weight 19th career before the World Cup in Japan

The operation kept the 28-year-old outside of England's warming-up tests against Wales, but he declared himself fit to against Ireland in Twickenham on Saturday.

& # 39; I tore the tendon around the top of my hamstring and the muscle became detached from the bone, so the surgeon had to go back and re-confirm it, "said Vunipola.

" For two weeks I was not allowed to tension my hamstring, so I had to keep my leg straight. I went to Tonga in those two weeks, so it was hard to walk around on crutches and see what I was up to.

"I was on crutches the entire wedding day and the entire vacation. The airport staff took care of me. I was in a wheelchair and a poor lady had to push me … she struggled a bit! I owe her a lot of thanks.

"In bed I had to put pillows under my leg. I had a pretty good setup with the TV and PlayStation. Lots of FIFA. For me it was almost heaven, but I was ready to get out of bed by the end. & # 39;

Unable to practice, Vunipola gained weight during the hours that were sent to his bedroom. Today, however, he is almost the lightest he has ever been. England & # 39; s rehabilitation staff remained in close contact to condition the forward back to condition for the Saturday test, in which flankers Mark Wilson, Tom Curry and Sam Underhill also compete to return.

& # 39; I am excited that I am playing back because it has been a tough last four or five weeks, & he said. I ran ridiculously a lot. I didn't even want to get on the scales, but I'm close enough to the lightest I've been – 122 kg (19st 3lb). The lightest I ever had in 2016 was 121 kg and hopefully I can get lighter in the last two weeks. & # 39;

Vunipola says that he no longer takes his career for granted and will enjoy the world football championship in Japan

Vunipola will spare a thought for Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Ruaridh McConnochie, all of his darkness through days of rehabilitation make a comeback against Ireland. Rookie flanker Lewis Ludlam will also be absent due to a mandatory rest period.

& # 39; I had only just started my international career in 2015 and if you think there are many more world cups on the way, "said Vunipola, whose cousin Toby Faletau, Wales No. 8, is excluded from this year's tournament in Japan.

"I came out on Toby and it reinforces that every day can be your last, so you try to enjoy it as much as possible and enjoy the games as you plays. Now I am 28, with a few more injuries under my belt, and for us as a team we have talked about taking nothing for granted.

& # 39; Every day I have to make sure that I have the best to improve – and every time I play, I play as if it were my last game. & # 39;

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Taulupe Faletau: Bathtub and Wales quantity eight indicators new cope with Premiership membership

Taulupe Faletau: Bathtub and Wales quantity eight indicators new cope with Premiership membership

Taulupe Faletau: Bathtub and Wales quantity eight indicators new cope with Premiership membership

Taulupe Faletau (proper) has performed 12 video games for Bathtub to date this season

Bathtub’s Wales quantity eight Taulupe Faletau has signed a brand new long-term contract with the Premiership membership.

The 27-year-old joined Bath from Welsh area the Dragons firstly of the 2016-17 season.

Faletau, who featured on the British and Irish Lions’ excursions of Australia in 2013 and New Zealand in 2017, has made 29 appearances for Bathtub.

“I am delighted to increase my contract at Bathtub. I really feel my greatest years are nonetheless forward of me,” Faletau mentioned.

“I’ve a fantastic relationship with [director of rugby] Todd Blackadder and the teaching group and consider of their long-term imaginative and prescient. I additionally consider within the squad we’ve and that we will obtain our objectives.”

Faletau, who spent seven years with the then Newport Gwent Dragons, has gained 72 caps for Wales since making his debut in opposition to the Barbarians in 2011.

Blackadder added: “Toby is likely one of the most admired gamers in world rugby, and he has proven that not solely in a Bathtub shirt, however for Wales and on his two excursions with the British and Irish Lions.

“That is nice information for the membership in that Toby recognises that Bathtub is the place the place he can greatest obtain his objectives, which is finally difficult for the key trophies.”

Bathtub haven’t disclosed the precise size of Faletau’s new contract.

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Taulupe Faletau - Wales No. 8 commits long-term future to Bath

Taulupe Faletau – Wales No. 8 commits long-term future to Bath

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Wales No. 8 Taulupe Faletau has agreed a long-term contact extension with Bath.

Faletau has made 29 appearances since arriving at the Recreation Ground from the Dragons at the start of last season and is a key member of the Bath pack.

“Toby is one of the most admired players in world rugby and he has shown that for Bath and for Wales and on his two tours with the British & Irish Lions,”…

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Galles : Châtié à Toulon, Faletau absent jusqu'à 16 semaines ? - Rugby

Galles : Châtié à Toulon, Faletau absent jusqu’à 16 semaines ? – Rugby

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Toby Faletau (27 ans, 70 sélections), le précieux n°8 du pays de Galles, ne s’est pas relevé, suite à la pression de Mathieu Bastareaud dans un ruck, à l’entame de la seconde période du match…

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Full time #wales #walesrugby won 22-9 to #ireland🍀 #irishrugby #walvsire #rugby #6nations Toby Faletau came on the last 15 mins. His charge down led to Wales final try. #tongansailor awesome game. (at Palm Bay, Florida)

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'All the boys can see everyone's scores or tackle ratios'

4:10am, 07 July 2021 Defence coach Steve Tandy has shed some light on the methods he is using to get the best out of the Lions to ensure their rearguard is ready to take on the world champions Springboks in the thee-Test series later this month. The Lions have conceded 24 points, three tries and missed tackles have been attributed to 23 different players, Duhan van der Merwe and Toby Faletau heading the list with four misses each. That is one aspect of the defensive ledger, but there are way more positive aspects. ADVERTISEMENTFor instance, Courtney Lawes has made 28 tackles, Kyle Sinckler 27, Faletau 25 and Jamie George 23 in their two appearances, with Hamish Watson delivering 16 in his sole appearance last Saturday. Meanwhile, Jack Conan and Bundee Aki each enjoyed three turnover wins in the opener versus Japan.Defence in the previous two tours on the watch of Warren Gatland has been the remit of Andy Farrell, the now Ireland boss who has been succeeded for this Lions trip by Scotland assistant Tandy who touched on how he has his charges going about their tour business minus the ball.  

Warren Gatland discusses a potential Lions positional switch“We have got our own formats and own coding systems for what we look at,” he explained before it was officially confirmed that this Saturday Lions versus Bulls fixture in Pretoria was off. “All the boys can see everyone’s scores or tackle ratios or what we are looking for within that system, so all that is there so they can be competitive.“But every day you see them working on what we need to and pushing each other on, critiquing each other and driving those standards. It’s very competitive because ultimately everyone here wants to put their best foot forward because we have huge Test matches coming up at the end of the month.The Lions on threatened Bulls call-off, hypothetically facing Georgia instead, and why Stuart Hogg is now a doubt to be involved versus the Sharks… #LionsRugby https://t.co/TpAeVD7lAE— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) July 6, 2021“I did think about it at the start of the tour, having (defence) leaders, but we have got an abundance of them and what I am really enjoying through Covid is you get more time to spend with them,” he continued. “You get lots of small conversations and people come to the forefront of it and changing the team frequently now, different people have got opportunities to shine but everyone has got a real energy about it and striking up lots of conversations, lots of detail, lots of how we can improve game to game. We have leaders right across the board.ADVERTISEMENT“As a team, we are doing pretty well at the minute in what we are looking for structurally. That is definitely improving as our line speed is clicking into gear, but it’s too early to say these guys are absolutely standing out at the top of the leaderboard at this moment in time.” A Lions trend has been an emphasis on higher-up tackling. “There is a little bit of tactic in and around how we go about it, the assistant tackler,” admitted Tandy. “In fairness, you look at the strengths in the Lions, we have got unbelievable strengths whether it be over ball, up top. You see Robbie (Henshaw) is strong up top, Duhan is holding up… it’s just trying framework something they can really express themselves in and around those contact areas.”?Exclusive?In @BenKay5 first Lions column for @RugbyPass he says Courtney Lawes has put his hand up for a Test start and pinpoints the defensive frailties that need tightening up ahead of the Sharks game. https://t.co/0pOYd6kq52— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) July 5, 2021

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Rugby: Faletau injury puts him out of Wales Cup side

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Rugby: Faletau injury puts him out of Wales Cup side

Outstanding Lions No 8 Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of Wales’ Rugby World Cup campaign.

The Welsh Rugby Union announced yesterday that Faletau had suffered a collarbone injury in training ruling him out of the tournament, which starts on September 20 in Japan. Wales have recently returned from a training camp in Switzerland.

“The injury was sustained in an innocuous training ground incident and will require surgery,” said a statement by the union.

“A prognosis and return-to-play time frame will be established after surgery. The Wales squad and management would like to wish Taulupe the very best with his recovery.”

Stuart Hooper, director of rugby at Faletau’s club Bath, said: “Any time a player misses out on a major competition is hugely disappointing. We are all feeling the impact of this news, especially as it follows a number of unfortunate and frustrating injuries for him.

“We will plan and support Toby’s recovery, making sure it is the very best for him, in order to maximise his successful return to the game.”

The 28-year-old has suffered a run of cruel luck with injuries, having not played a test for Wales since the 2018 Six Nations.

Faletau missed the internationals late last year with a broken arm. He then fractured the arm again in January, ruling him out of this year’s Six Nations, where Wales went on to win the Grand Slam.

Despite his absence, Faletau was still expected to play a major role for Wales at the World Cup, having been one of their top performers at the past two tournaments.

According to Opta, Faletau made the most carries (49) and beat the most defenders (12) of any Wales player during the 2015 World Cup, in which they were knocked out by South Africa in the quarter-finals.

With Faletau now unavailable, Wales head coach Warren Gatland is likely to stick with the same back row trio who helped deliver a first Grand Slam in seven years, with flankers Josh Navidi and Justin Tipuric joined by Ross Moriarty at No 8.

Aaron Wainwright was frequently used by Wales in the Six Nations and therefore is also on track to be selected, leaving one more back-row place in Gatland’s 31-man squad. Aaron Shingler, Dan Lydiate, Thomas Young and Ellis Jenkins, recovering from a serious knee injury, are all in contention.

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England 33-19 Wales – PLAYER RATINGS: Ellis Genge stars as hosts end visitors’ winning streak

England ended Wales & # 39; 15-match winning run and his hope of reaching the world number 1 with a devastating display in Twickenham.

Billy Vunipola, Joe Cokanasiga and Luke Cowan-Dickie grabbed first half attempts for England, but despite scores from Gareth Davies, George North and Wyn Jones, slipped to beat.

NIK SIMON of Sportsmail offers Twickenham player ratings, where Tom Curry and Lewis Ludlam shone but Josh Adams had a hard time.

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Daly 6.5

Sealed victory with improvised goal drop for Watson.

] 14 Cokanasiga 7.5

Roar of excitement every time the Fijian hit the ball. Powerful attempt at a short distance.

13 Joseph 8

Stylish attacks in attack should alleviate the news of Henry Slade wearing a knee brace.

1 2 Francis 7.5

Great hits in defense of England choked the attack in Wales at the speed of the first half.

11 Watson 8

Strikingly takes high ball and impressive readout for defense at test comeback.

Anthony Watson was striking and effective in dealing with the high ball

10 Ford 8

Played a heads-up game to bring attacking runners inside and out through openings.

9 Heinz (Youngs 50) 7.5

Debutant struck quickly with smooth movement and passed to set fire to first-phase ball carriers.

Willi Heinz impressed England for his international debut and showed smooth movement

1 Genge 8.5

Powerful with scrum and bearing despite temperament directed by Welsh.

2 Cowan-Dickie 7

A poacher scored

3 Cole 7.5

Stripped L Williams in tackle and made recruiting at the scrum to encourage selection heads

4 Launchbury 6.5

His weight felt around the park with tackles and turned into defense.

5 Ewels 6.5

Annoying presence with early load in the engine room of England switched on.

] 6 Ludlam 8

Direct hit after forced forced knockout by Moriarty with first tackle in international rugby.

Flanker Lewis Ludlam made an immediate impression at his first international performance

7 Curry 8

Star artist with smart lines of attack and interception for shoulder injury.

8 B Vunipola 8

Force in the upper body not to be stopped for trying at a short distance – with second not allowed.

At number 8 Billy Vunipola was a destructive presence and scored England's first attempt ever

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Singleton (before Launchbury 79) 6

[194590013] Williams (for Cole 53) 7

Continuing strong scrummaging performance while England marched ahead at set-piece.

Cross (for Ludlam 68) 6

Lawes (for Curry 29) 7

Good line speed but cheap penalty for securing Jones from experienced Lion.

Youngs (for Heinz 50)

Late attempt rejected for forward pass but continued ticking attacks after threat of comeback.

Marchant (for Joseph 79)

Tuilagi (for Francis 74)

Unused: Marler

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15 L Williams 7.5

At the top of the meters made in attack on both teams with smooth interruptions in attack.

14 North 6.5

Moves three attempts behind Gareth Thomas as the second highest Welsh scorer.

13 J Davies 7

Summer gymnastics is working back – defenders hand out with the power of a boxer.

Wales Center Jonathan Davies (right) was a powerful and muscular presence in midfield

12 Parkes 6.5

Caught flat in defense despite the fact that Wales is reliable.

11 Adams 6

Second defeat in 12 tests as a Welsh international – both coming to Twickenham!

10 Anscombe 6.5

Demonstrable danger in early knee injury

9 R Davies 7.5

Scored fine cut, try blindside and scramble. d for defense when summoned.

1 Smith 5

Folded into the scrum and punished by Raynal for dropping the knee under pressure.

] 2 Owens 5.5

Poor throw selection when he tried to pick Jones on the tail and gave try.

3 Francis 5

Marching regularly backwards at the scrum, despite pride at anchorage.

4 Beard 6

Demonstrated some poor handling skills in midfield after using 6ft9in frame to steal lineout.

5 AW Jones 6.5

Experience used to draw penalties from short-melted targets in the Red Rose package.

Alun Wyn Jones demonstrated all his experience with his 135th international performance

6 Wainwright 7

Topped tackle count with 20 hits but red zone penalty awarded on his own line.

7 T ipuric 6

No time or space given to demonstrate his unique attack in attack.

8 Moriarty 6

Unforced errors undermined major hits to emphasize the void left behind by Toby Faletau injury.

Ross Moriarty made several mistakes and did not succeed to impress despite applying several major hits

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Biggar (for Anscombe 34) 6

Off target with spades and failed to have impact from his Six Nations bank cameo.

Dee (for Owens 52) 5

Suffered a fate similar to Owens after poor communication led to overthrow.

W Jones (for Smith 50) 6

Fast impact with attempt from close by but Ford slipped out with poor tackle in defense

Lewis (for Francis 50) 5

Unable to reverse scrum decline when England built a platform from the set piece.

] Ball (for beard 68) 6

Shingler (for Tipuric, 62)

The Davies (for J Davies 53) 5.5

Cam under fire for high tackle to resurrect debate on Rhys Webb exile.

Watkin (for Parkes 68) 5.5

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