Italy make one change for Ireland clash

Italy have made just one change to their matchday squad for the Six Nations meeting with Ireland in Dublin, following their opening-round victory over Scotland.

Italy Team Selection against Ireland

Leonardo Marin shifts from full-back to centre to replace Juan Ignacio Brex, who is unavailable for personal reasons. Lorenzo Pani comes into the starting XV at full-back, earning his first start in nearly two years after featuring off the bench last weekend.

The adjustment maintains much of the side that secured the 18-15 win over Scotland, as head coach Gonzalo Quesada keeps continuity ahead of a difficult away fixture.

Key Absentees From Italy Matchday Squad

Ange Capuozzo and scrum-half Stephen Varney are not included despite returning to fitness. Capuozzo has been recovering from a finger injury sustained in club rugby, while Varney has been managing an adductor issue.

Marin partners Tommaso Menoncello in midfield, a combination Italy hope can develop consistency in attack during the championship.

Team line up:

15-Lorenzo Pani, ?14-Louis Lynagh, 13-Leonardo Marin, 12-Tommaso Menoncello, 11-Monty Ioane, 10-Paolo Garbisi, 9-Alessandro Fusco, 8-Lorenzo Cannone, 7-Manuel ?Zuliani, 6-Michele Lamaro (captain), 5-Andrea ?Zambonin, 4-Niccolo Cannone, 3-Simone Ferrari, 2-Giacomo Nicotera, 1-Danilo Fischetti

Reserves: 16-Tommaso di Bartolomeo, 17-Mirco Spagnolo, 18-Muhamed Hasa, 19-Federico Ruzza, 20-Riccardo Favretto, 21-David Odiase, ‌22-Alessandro Garbisi, 23-Paolo ‌Odogwu.