Exciting news for Welsh rugby fans! Taulupe Faletau is set to make his season debut in a thrilling east Wales derby as Cardiff faces the Dragons on Friday night. Returning from a calf injury, Faletau joins the Cardiff lineup at Rodney Parade and will provide a significant boost just in time for the Wales squad announcement on October 21.
This match marks Faletau’s return to action since Wales’ Test against Japan in July, and fans can look forward to seeing him team up alongside Dan Thomas and Alex Mann. Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl speaks highly of Faletau, “Whenever he’s on the team-sheet, he lifts everybody’s confidence. We know what he can bring to the pitch.”
The Dragons are eager to secure their first win over Cardiff in a decade and have made substantial changes following last week’s defeat to Glasgow. Watch for a gripping showdown as Wainwright lines up for the Dragons alongside Shane Lewis-Hughes and Harry Beddall, aiming to disrupt Cardiff’s momentum.
In other team news, Cardiff introduces Corey Domachowski and George Nott to the matchday squad, with Josh Adams returning and Ben Thomas back after a suspension. The versatile Jacob Beetham starts at outside centre, continuing his dynamic run of form by playing in multiple positions this season.
Stay tuned for this epic clash with a kickoff at 7:45 pm – it’s set to be a night full of action and intensity!