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,

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.

Ireland know a win is a must if they are to preserve they faint Six Nations title hopes as they take on Italy on Super Saturday. The grand slam dreams were dashed by a drubbing at the hands of France in the penultimate round to leave Les Bleus in control of their own destiny as they prepare to take on Scotland in the championship denouement.

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.

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Italy host Ireland on Saturday in the final round of the 2025 Six Nations. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Wounded Ireland close their latest Six Nations campaign away in Italy, hoping to keep their now slim title hopes alive for a few hours at least. The clash in Rome gets things underway on Super Saturday before England travel to meet Wales in Cardiff and leaders and title favourites France then play host to Scotland in Paris.