It may well be a no-win situation for Ireland but a strong performance could raise spirits all round
Italy have handed a debut to outhalf Paolo Garbisi in a younger, remodelled team
Lock was forced to pull out of France game after suffering injury in warm-up
Conor O’Shea names two outhalves in 31-man panel; Springboks lose Ulster backrow Marcel Coetzee to injury
Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test
Coaches are juggling between being competitive in the Six Nations and planning for Japan
Joe Schmidt looking for an improved overall performance against plucky Italians
Presence of several experienced Italian internationals could prove decisive to outcome
Bradley and Aboud also playing key roles in the restoration of Azzurri rugby
Superior armoury at Schmidt’s disposal should become evident as game evolves
'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'
Outhalf missed out on selection for Italy’s Six Nations trip to play Ireland in native Dublin
Anthony Watson’s early try sets the tone in Rome but O’Shea has plenty to work with
Coach chooses Te’o to join charge of white shirts against Azzurri in the Six Nations
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