The Six Nations returns this weekend and Ireland look to bounce back from a hard loss in Paris at home when they host Italy. The Grand Slam may be off the cards for Ireland but they're still in with the chance of winning the Championship and a win will set them up nicely. Here's how to watch Ireland vs Italy and a match preview.
When is Ireland vs Italy
Ireland face Italy on Sunday 27th February and kick-off is at 3pm.
How to watch Ireland vs Italy
The game is live on Virgin Media One from 2pm.
The game is also live on ITV1 from 2:15pm.
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Match Preview
Ireland sit in third place in the Six Nations table after they lost 30-24 in Paris against France. It was a disappointing defeat for Ireland but this game at home to Italy is the perfect opportunity for Ireland to revive the campaign. The triple crown and the Championship are still to play for so a win here is still crucial.
Italy have had a rough start to the Six Nations. They followed up getting thrashed 37-10 against France in Round 1 by getting pummelled 33-0 by England in Rome. They haven't done much to silent the critics advocating for them to be kicked out of the Six Nations and after the rumours of South Africa joining last week, the prospect of Italy being booted out of the tournament is bigger than ever.
On Friday, Andy Farrell revealed a hugely exciting 23 to take on Italy. Michael Lowry will earn his first Ireland cap and start at fullback, with Joey Carbery keeping his spot in the XV and Peter O'Mahony captaining the side.
📋 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.
Introducing your Ireland Match Day Squad for Sunday's #GuinnessSixNations showdown against Italy at @avivastadium! 👊#TeamOfUs | #IREvITA— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 25, 2022
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