By PETER JACKSON

TAULUPE Faletau will miss the start of the Six Nations, leaving Wales to defend their title minus nine Lions.
Bath’s back row forward is scheduled to start his long- delayed comeback at the end of the month – too late for him to be in contention for the opening match against Ireland in Dublin the following week. Faletau has been out of action for six months due to ankle and calf problems. Wales are resigned to being without him for the home match against Scotland on February 12.
The Rugby Paper understands Wales will include Faletau in their squad to be named on Tuesday in ...