Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made four changes to face Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium (1.30pm).
Ireland coach Declan Kidney insists Italy are no longer easy pickings in the latter stages of matches.
Australian-born utility back Luke McLean says Italy must try to combat Ireland's spoiling tactics if they are to emerge victorious from Saturday's Six Nations match in Dublin.
Ireland have named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
In a catch-up match after the postponed encounter in Round 1 of the Under-20 Six Nations, Fabien Pelous's French side play Italy at La Voulte on Saturday. Having lost to Ireland, France hope to get back on track.
Leicester and Italy prop Martin Castrogiovanni could be out for up to six weeks after he sustained a rib injury against England on Saturday.
Can England mount a serious Six Nations challenge? It’s definitely possible, says Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson. But it will help next time if we can all see the ball a bit better!
Ben Foden will be haunted by the mistakes that forced England to come from behind to beat Italy in the Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico.
Sergio Parisse cut a dejected figure as possibly his best chance yet to experience victory against England evaporated at a frozen Stadio Olimpico.
England coach Stuart Lancaster was proud of the resolve his side showed in bouncing back from a "mad five minutes" to beat Italy 19-15 in Rome.
England dug themselves out of a hole in freezing Rome to beat Italy 19-15 in the 6 Nations with another charge-down try from Charlie Hodgson.
Italy captain Sergio Parisse lamented the fact that last year's historic first Six Nations win over France has raised expectations ahead of England's visit to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.
Rugby Match Ticker
Follow LIVE rugby action from around the globe with Rugby Rugby!
The World Rugby Shop has the best selection of official and team rugby gear from around the globe. Shop for your rugby gear today!
