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Taulupe Faletau looks set to make a Test match return on Saturday -- despite playing less than an hour of competitive rugby in 12 weeks.The Bath No.8 appears on course to be involved when Wales complete their autumn series by tackling South Africa in Cardiff.Faletau suffered a knee ligament injury on his Bath debut against Aviva Premiership opponents Northampton in early September.He was sidelined until last Fridays appointment with Bristol, when he featured for 55 minutes, which meant him missing Wales November appointments with Australia, Argentina and Japan.But the 26-year-old could even start against the Springboks, which would probably mean Gloucesters in-form Ross Moriarty switching to blindside flanker alongside Faletau and skipper Sam Warburton in the back-row.Alternatively, Wales interim head coach Rob Howley, who names his line-up on Thursday, might decide to use Faletau off the bench, using Warburton at blindside and Justin Tipuric reclaiming the No.7 shirt after missing last weekends 33-30 victory over Japan.Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins said: I think Toby [Faletau] is just a ridiculously good rugby player. Watching him in training, he looks like he hasnt been out [injured]. He is a class act, a world-class No. 8, one of the best on the planet.For us to have him fit and back in the mix and back training is a fantastic addition to our squad.Wales have only beaten South Africa twice in 31 attempts -- in 1999 and 2014 -- but they face a Springboks side reeling from suffering seven defeats this year, with their last game being a 20-18 loss to Italy.South Africa do play a certain brand of rugby -- an intimidating and physical brand of rugby -- and I have no doubt they will come with that on Saturday, Jenkins added.Physically, they will try to outmuscle us on Saturday, there is no doubting that, and I think they will come route one.Weve got to be ready -- physically and mentally -- for that and make sure we impose our game on them.Despite their impressive record against Wales, South Africa will probably start as underdogs on Saturday, while a Welsh triumph would give them three autumn victories for the first time since 2002 when they toppled Romania, Fiji and Canada.Springboks assistant coach Matt Proudfoot said: We are looking first for improvements in execution. The players natural response will be to make a statement, but we need to make sure we focus on execution and skills.We feel we can put them [Wales] under pressure in a couple of areas, and we will be focusing on those. But we need to improve.Theyve got some good leadership in their pack, and it will be interesting to see if Faletau starts. Hes got a lot of experience, and Warburton is a world-class player.We just focus on the challenge at the weekend. What has happened before doesnt matter.They are a side that is well coached, theyre experienced, theyve got a very settled back-line. We are expecting a tough challenge.Fake Nike Air Max 90 .C. -- Al Jefferson joked that he feels he can score from anywhere on the court. Nike Air Max 90 Sale . -- An ugly goal by Nick Bonino helped the Anaheim Ducks overcome the defensive-minded Phoenix Coyotes on a night when their ragged power play continued to struggle. https://www.cheapnikeairmax90china.us/ . Now that hes hitting streaking teammates with pin-point passes for easy layups, Love is asserting himself as one of the true superstars in the league. Cheap Nike Air Max 90 . P.A. Parenteau scored early in the third period to help the Avs edge Toronto 2-1 on Tuesday night. Cory Sarich also scored for Colorado (3-0-0), which is off to its best ever start. Nike Air Max 90 From China . There are surprises among the Vezina candidates, but most of the others are standard top-tier performers, even if the two Hart Trophy runners-ups have never been quite as good as they have been through the first half of the season.MADRID -- Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador will miss the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because of injuries that forced him to abandon the Tour de France.Making it to Rio is practically ruled out, Contador said Tuesday. The question isnt whether I am recovered or not, but rather if I could arrive in prime condition.Contador, a two-time Tour winner, says he hopes to recover in time to compete in the Spanish Vuelta on Aug. 20.With seven Grand Tour titles, Contador is one of the top riders of his generatioon.ddddddddddddNot going to the Summer Games is a hard blow, it was my second objective after the Tour, Contador said.The 33-year-old Contador withdrew from the ongoing Tour on Sunday during its ninth stage because of a fever. He had already lost valuable time after falling during the opening two stages of the three-week race.The Olympic road race is scheduled for Aug. 6. ' ' '