Italy
10
Tries:
Penalty (32)
Conversions:
Canna (32)
Penalties:
Canna (16)
Ireland
63
Tries:
Earls (12,27), Stander (18,35,46), Gilroy (68,78,80), Ringrose (72)
Conversions:
Jackson (12,18,26,35,46,68,72,78,80)
Italy vs Ireland
Guinness Six Nations
2:25pm Saturday 11th February
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
(Att: 50,197)
Joe Schmidt says Paddy Jackson has done enough to ensure Johnny Sexton will not be an automatic selection against France.
Ireland captain Rory Best will miss the Six Nations clash with Italy because of illness with Niall Scannell starting in his place.
Sergio Parisse admits Italy will need another "miracle" rivalling November's South Africa triumph to topple Ireland.
Ireland have refused to gamble on Johnny Sexton's Six Nations fitness for Saturday's crunch clash with Italy in Rome.
Italy coach Conor O'Shea has made four changes to the team that lost to Wales last week for Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland.
Rory Best insists Garry Ringrose needs time to realise his potential at Test level and should not be compared to Brian O’Driscoll.
Conor O'Shea is "tailor-made" for the all-encompassing job of revitalising Italian rugby, according to Danny Care.
Italy will seek to nullify Ireland's lineout threat by steering completely clear of Devin Toner in Saturday's Six Nations clash.
Ireland may not risk Johnny Sexton against Italy despite the fly-half being close to full fitness.
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