Ireland have named the same team that was due to play France for the Six Nations clash with Italy this weekend. It means Johnny Sexton stays at out half with Keith Earls in the centre. Ireland have lost their last three games at the Aviva but we can be confident of a win in this one. Ireland have never lost to Italy in the Six Nations and don’t expect it to happen this weekend.
It now means Ireland will have to play four games in four successive weeks and that could take it’s toll injury wise. For all the latest odds keep up here with McLeans.
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