Ireland are unbeaten in the Six Nations, racking up wins against England and Scotland, but matches against Italy in recent times have been generally tight. Lindsay Peat and Laura Sheehan are included among the replacements, available for the first time in the campaign. Ireland head coach Adam Griggs said: “It was great to come away with five points after the Scotland test. Replacements: B Scannell (Young Munster), C Reid (Banbridge), M Milne (UCD), B Deeny (Clonatrf), R Watters (St Mary’s), C Foley (St Mary’s), B Healy (Garryowen), R Russell (Dublin University). Replacements: D Nic A Bhaird (UL Bohemian), L Peat (Railway Union), F Reidy (UL Bohemian), C Boles (Railway Union), C McLaughlin (Old Belvedere), A Hughes (Railway Union), E Murphy (Old Belvedere), L Sheehan (Ul Bohemian).

Source: The Irish Times February 20, 2019 13:41 UTC