Italy must be strong against Ireland at the Olimpico Saturday and put behind them their 73-24 tonking by France in Rome and a 47-24 pummelling by England at Twickenham in their last two Six Nations matches,

The fifth and final game of Ireland’s 2025 Six Nations Championship campaign will be their third away match of the tournament and takes place in Rome. Italy host Ireland on Saturday, March 15. The match will kick-off at 2.15pm (GMT).

Ireland have suffered three defeats for the first time since 2018 in the Under-20 Six Nations and will aim to finish their championship on a high away to Italy, who sit a point ahead of Neil Doak's side in fourth, on Friday. Both Ireland and England were undefeated in the competition last year, drawing a thriller 32-32 in Bath.

Italy's head coach Gonzalo Quesada has made significant changes for the Six Nations encounter with Ireland, including benching captain Michele Lamaro. Manuel Zuliani takes his place, and Juan Ignacio Brex assumes captaincy.

Ireland's Jack Crowley will start at flyhalf away to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, with Mack Hansen, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose returning as the Irish look for the high-scoring victory needed to keep their slim title hopes alive.

Jack Crowley, Mack Hansen, James Lowe, Garry Ringrose, James Ryan and Jack Conan come in for Irelands Six Nations final-round match against Italy in Rome; Crowley replaces Sam Prendergast at fly-half for first time since November;

Ireland have a glimmer of hope that they can retain their Six Nations crown on Saturday when they take on Italy in Rome, looking to bounce back from a painful defeat to title favourites France.But Ireland,