Overview
- Ireland introduces six changes to its starting lineup, including Caelan Doris as captain for the first time, ahead of the Six Nations match against Italy.
- Italy's Ange Capuozzo returns to the team at fullback after missing the previous game due to illness, among four changes from the side that lost to England.
- Ireland's lineup features a new-look back row and several players rested, aiming to leverage its wider squad.
- Italy's head coach Gonzalo Quesada emphasizes the importance of performance and growth against one of the world's strongest teams.
- Both teams have made significant adjustments, with Ireland looking to build on its impressive victory over France and Italy seeking to rebound from its narrow loss to England.