Leinster maintained their unbeaten league record with an 11th straight success in a hard-fought 22-19 win over Ospreys in Swansea.
Matt Sherratt has wasted little time in putting his stamp on the Wales squad for the remainder of the Six Nations, calling up three players and sidelining coach Rob Howley.
Taulupe Faletau will make his first Wales appearance since Rugby World Cup 2023 after being named in the team to face Italy in Rome on Saturday.
The back-row forward suffered a nasty facial injury against France.
Wales’ miserable run of form continued in Paris on Friday.
Player ratings: Wales' winless run in Test matches was extended to 13 matches in Paris on Friday, as France opened their Guinness Six Nations campaign with a statement 43-0 win.
Wales face a Herculean task to defy the odds at the Stade de France.
Wales are hoping No. 8 Taulupe Faletau will be fit for the Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome.