# Basham credits Faletau for Wales return

> Taine Basham says working with Wales' top No.8 Taulupe Faletau helped him earn international call-up.
- Title: Basham credits Faletau for Wales return · The Rugby Paper
- Summary: Taine Basham says working with Wales' top No.8 Taulupe Faletau helped him earn international call-up. Taine Basham credits Cardiff teammate Taulupe Faletau…
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- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/496369/basham-working-with-faletau-has-been-great-for-me
- Author: Simon Thomas
- Published: 2026-11-01T03:59:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taine basham, taulupe faletau, wales, cardiff, nations championship, urc, sports
## Basham recalls Wales return
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
While also making the joint most carries (66) for Cardiff in the URC’s first four rounds.
## Key takeaway

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