Six Nations 2026: Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu start for much-changed Ireland

Ireland: Osborne; Baloucoune, Ringrose, McCloskey, Lowe; S Prendergast, Casey; Loughman, Sheehan, Clarkson, McCarthy, Ryan, Izuchukwu, Doris (capt), Conan.

Replacements: Kelleher, O’Toole, Furlong, Edogbo, Beirne, Timoney, Gibson-Park, Crowley.

Italy: Pani; Lynagh, Marin, Menoncello, Ioane; P Garbisi, Fusco; Cannone, Zuliani, Lamaro (capt), Zambonin, Cannone, Ferrari, Nicotera, Fischetti.

Replacements: Di Bartolomeo, Spagnolo, Hasa, Ruzza, Favretto, Odiase, A Garbisi, Odogwu.