I WAS already concerned last week about Wales’ Six Nations chances given the huge number of injuries they’ve been sustaining, specifically in the back row.
So while we’re approaching Christmas and in the festive cheer, please excuse me for being down in the dumps following the news of Taulupe Faletau’s knee problem. The No.8’s absence for what looks like being most of the tournament next year is a colossal blow for Warren Gatland. It leaves Wales very much up against it.
For me, Faletau is the second best No.8 in the world behind Kieran Read. He&rs...