Basham credits Faletau for Wales return

Taine Basham says working with Wales' top No.8 Taulupe Faletau helped him earn international call-up.

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Nov 1, 2026

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Basham credits Faletau for Wales return

Taine Basham says working with Wales' top No.8 Taulupe Faletau helped him earn international call-up.

In brief

Taine Basham says working with Wales' top No.8 Taulupe Faletau helped him earn international call-up. Taine Basham credits Cardiff teammate Taulupe Faletau for his Wales recall after two-and-a-half years out of the squad. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.

Basham recalls Wales return

Taine Basham on the attack for Wales.

Taine Basham says the 'surreal' experience of working alongside 'Wales’ greatest No.8' Taulupe Faletau played a key part in his international recall.

“Taine Basham says the 'surreal' experience of working alongside 'Wales’ greatest No.8' Taulupe Faletau has played a key part in his international recall”

Basham's international status

Basham is back in the Welsh squad for the upcoming Nations Championship more than two and half years after his last cap against England in February 2024.

Basham's form for Cardiff

He’s had the call on the back of his irresistible form for Cardiff, having beaten more defenders (24) than any other player over the first four rounds of the URC.

Basham's carries in URC

Basham's carries in URC

While also making the joint most carries (66) for Cardiff in the URC’s first four rounds.

The main idea

Taine Basham credits Cardiff teammate Taulupe Faletau for his Wales recall after two-and-a-half years out of the squad.

Read the original on The Rugby Paper

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