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THE FACTS
When is Ireland vs Italy on and what time does it start? Ireland vs Italy will take place on Sunday 11th February 2024 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Ireland vs Italy taking place? Ireland vs Italy will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland
Where can I get tickets for Ireland vs Italy? Ticket information for Ireland vs Italy can be found on each nation’s official website
What channel is Ireland vs Italy on in the UK? Television coverage is shared between BBC and ITV so it is worth checking their schedules for Ireland vs Italy
Where can I stream Ireland vs Italy in the UK? If televised live on BBC, Ireland vs Italy can be streamed live on iPlayer, while ITVX is the place to go if the match is on ITV
THE LOWDOWN
IRELAND
ITALY
THE TEAM NEWS
IRELAND
15-Keenan; 14-Nash, 13-Henshaw, 12-McCloskey, 11-Lowe; 10-Crowley, 9-Casey; 1-Porter, 2-Sheehan, 3-Bealham, 4-McCarthy, 5-Ryan, 6-Baird, 7-Doris (capt), 8-Conan.
Replacements: 16-Kelleher, 17-Loughman, 18-O'Toole, 19-Henderson, 20-Van der Flier, 21-Gibson-Park, 22-Byrne, 23-Larmour.
ITALY
15-Capuozzo; 14-Pani, 13-Brex, 12-Menoncello, 11-Ioane; 10-Garbisi, 9-Varney; 1-Fischetti, 2-Lucchesi, 3-Ceccarelli, 4-Cannone, 5-Ruzza, 6-Izekor, 7-Zuliani, 8-Lamaro (capt).
Replacements: 16-Nicotera, 17-Spagnolo, 18-Zilocchi, 19-Zambonin, 20-Vincent, 21-Page-Relo, 22-Allan, 23-Mori.
THE PREDICTION
There is little doubt around the Irish being heavy favourites and sure fire to win this game but the question will likely be by how many points. Ireland had to make a fast start with their tough opening match against the French and that will have sharpened them up right from the off. They are making some rotations and they may see a little drop off but there will not be any shocks here. Even if they start slow or lose a little edge towards the end, they simply possess far too much quality for the game Italians. Italy pushed England all the way but the level of quality in that match was nowhere close to that of the Ireland versus France game. They will struggle to contain the Irish and expect a substantial victory for the home side.
TIP: Ireland to win -26 points