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.