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.

Ireland have a glimmer of hope that they can retain their Six Nations crown on Saturday when they take on Italy in Rome, looking to bounce back from a painful defeat to title favourites France.But Ireland,

Italy have also won just once this season and come into this tie on the back of a heavy defeat away to France and a 33-24 defeat in England last weekend.

Preview, team news and match facts as Ireland face Italy in Rome with aspirations of a historic third successive Men's Six Nations title.

Six Nations is coming to a close and Ireland wrap up their campaign on Saturday against Italy – and we have everything you need to know. The hopes for a third Six Nations title in a row took a serious blow last weekend when France emerged as the big winners in Dublin.