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Taulupe Faletau out of Warren Gatland's Six Nations squad due to broken arm

WALES have suffered a major Six Nations blow after Bath No 8 Taulupe Faletau broke his arm for the second time this season.

Faletau is not among Wales head coach Warren Gatland’s 39-man squad but full-back Leigh Halfpenny has been included.

Gatland confirmed that he had originally selected a 40-player group, which included Faletau, before injury ruled him out.

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