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After a week away Round 3 of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations is nearly upon us, and things get back underway in Rome on Saturday, as Ireland and Italy face off at Stadio Olimpico.
Although neither side has tasted victory in this year’s Championship so far, this one is likely to be a firecracker of a match, with both teams looking to kickstart their respective campaigns.With two slender losses to Wales and France this year, Andy Farrell will be looking to turn his side’s fortunes around as they make the trip to Italy, while the Azzurri look to bounce back from defeats to France and England.

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And Franco Smith has stuck with the same side that went down 41-18 in Twickenham a fortnight ago, with no changes to his starting XV, meaning a 50th international cap for Carlo Canna.The centre is the most experienced player named in the squad for the Round 3 clash, as he lines up alongside Juan Ignacio Brex in the midfield, while Montanna Ioane, Jacopo Trulla and Luca Sperandio line up in the back three.

Paolo Garbisi and Stephen Varney will start in the half-backs, with Michele Lamaro at No.8 alongside flankers Sebastian Negri and Johan Meyer.

Props Marco Riccioni and Andrea Lovotti also keep their places next to captain Luca Bigi, while David Sisi and Marco Lazzaroni will take charge in the second row.Farrell has shuffled his pack ahead of the trip to Rome, with the Ireland boss making seven changes to the starting XV that started the Round 2 clash with France in Stade de France.That means a return for skipper Johnny Sexton, after the fly-half missed out on the trip to Paris through injury, while James Ryan is also back in the second row.

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Jordan Larmour comes in to start on the wing, with James Lowe lining up on the opposite flank, and Hugo Keenan making up the back three.

There is a completely new front row in store for the trip to Rome, with Dave Kilcoyne, Ronan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong all coming into the starting XV, while Tadhg Beirne shifts to the back row.

What time does Italy vs Ireland kick-off?

    Ireland’s game with Italy will get underway from 2.45pm UK time on Saturday, February 27.
    The game will take place in Rome.
    There will be no fans in attendance at the clash.

What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

    The game will be shown live on ITV1.
    You can live stream the action from the ITV Hub, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.
    Coverage of the clash will begin at 2.30pm.

Can I watch for FREE?

    Yes, Ireland’s clash with Italy is FREE to watch on terrestrial TV, as thegame is being shown on ITV.
    You can also catch the action on the ITV Hub.

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Things bode well for the visitors heading into this one, with Ireland unbeaten in their last seven matches with the Azzurri, with Italy last claiming success in 2013 with a 22-15 victory.

Looking at the numbers, this one will be won and lost at the breakdown, with Ireland leading the way in terms of turnovers in this year’s Championship, with 14 changes in possession in their favour in their two matches so far.

On the other hand, Farrell’s side also lead the way in turnovers conceded this year with 30, so protecting the ball and taking care in possession will be paramount to getting the victory in Rome.

WHAT THEY SAID

Italy head coach Franco Smith said: “We worked a lot on ourselves focusing on our game plan.

“Against Ireland we aim to show the same attitude we showed in the last match with the aim of taking another step forward in the growth path.”.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said: “Tadhg [Beirne] adds on both sides of the ball but set-piece wise, along with James Ryan and Iain Henderson, the three of them have been pretty strong in the lineout.

“I certainly feel they are good enough to stay in the competition long term because I can see the progress that Franco [Smith] is making with them. They are heading in the right direction. Different combinations take time to gel.”

KEY BATTLE – MONTANNA IOANE V JAMES LOWE

This is set to be a bruising battle on the flanks at Stadio Olimpico this weekend, with two of the finest wingers in the competition facing off.

Fresh from his first Championship try last time out against England, Montanna Ioane will be hungry for more in Rome, and with his quick feet and blistering pace, Ireland will have to be on their guard to keep him at arm’s length.