Cardiff hopeful of Faletau return for start of URC
Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl says Taulupe Faletau has returned to non-contact training and thinks he will still want to play for Wales.
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"Even though he can't do contact, he can still run so fitness-wise he's in a good space."
— Corniel van Zyl , Athlete
"I think for his body, it's been good."
— Corniel van Zyl , Athlete
"I can't speak for his personal goals, but I'm pretty sure he will want to give it a go and represent Wales at another World Cup."
— Corniel van Zyl , Athlete
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Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl says Taulupe Faletau has returned to non-contact training and thinks he will still want to play for Wales.
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