Stuart McCloskey replaces Garry Ringrose for Ireland

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made a late change to the starting line up following an injury to Garry Ringrose.

Ringrose, who was set to make his 50th Test appearance is ruled out of the encounter due to a calf injury.

His place in the midfield has been taken by Stuart McCloskey, who gets a promotion from the bench joining Bundee Aki.

McCloskey was part of Ireland's starting line up in the opening two matches but was replaced by Aki for the upcoming game.

The inclusion of McCloskey meant Jimmy O'Brien returns to the matchday squad joining the replacements.

Italy: Capuozzo; Padovani, Brex, Menoncello, Bruno; Garbisi, Varney; Fischetti, Nicotera, Ferrari, Cannone, Ruzza, Negri, Lamaro (capt), Cannone.

Reserves: Bigi, Zani, Riccioni, Iachizzi, Pettinelli, Fusco, Morisi, Allan.

Ireland: Keenan; Hansen, Aki, McCloskey, Lowe; R Byrne, Casey; Porter, Kelleher, Bealham; Henderson, Ryan (capt); Doris, Van der Flier, Conan.

Reserves: D Sheehan, Kilcoyne, O'Toole, Baird, O'Mahony, Murray, Crowley, O'Brien.