Wales remain hopeful that number eight Taulupe Faletau will be fit for the 2023 World Cup despite battling a calf injury. Faletau has not traveled to Turkey for a training camp but remains in the 48-man squad. While he will miss the opening warm-up game against England, forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys stated that Faletau’s rehabilitation is going well and they are optimistic he will be available for selection. Wales have three warm-up games before naming their final 33-man squad for the tournament.
In addition to Faletau’s potential return, new recruit Taine Plumtree, who can play in the second row and back row, is also seen as a genuine contender for the World Cup squad.
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