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Ireland v Italy LIVE Score Updates & More From 6 Nations Clash at Aviva Stadium

Ireland made six changes to their lineup aiming to recover from a heavy defeat while Italy enter confident after beating Scotland, with two Ireland players debuting, coach Andy Farrell said.

  • On Saturday, Ireland made six changes for the 2.10pm kick-off against Italy at the Aviva Stadium, with debuts and recalls following their Paris loss. Farrell said the reshuffle aims to lift morale.
  • Following the 36-14 defeat in Paris, Farrell reshuffled to try to spark a reaction, demanding an immediate response from his players.
  • Ulster duo Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu earned Six Nations debuts, Munster lock Edwin Edogbo sits on the bench for a likely debut, and James Ryan replaces Tadhg Beirne with Caelan Doris moving to openside.
  • Players see the reshuffle as a chance to make a case ahead of the World Cup and aim to lift morale before a tough trip to Twickenham, with live coverage on Virgin Media and ITV.
  • Italy made a single enforced change with Juan Ignacio Brex excused and Lorenzo Pani starting at full-back, while Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match.
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