Check out the Ireland team news ahead of their next Six Nations 2023 game this weekend.
Johnny Sexton will miss Ireland’s clash with Italy following a groin injury sustained during their win over France.
Craig Casey and Ross Byrne will come in to make their Six Nations debuts in this one, proving the strength in depth of Ireland ahead of the weekend.
Bundee Aki and Iain Henderson are also in the side to replace Stuart McCloskey and injured Tadhg Beirne in a shuffled Irish XV.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about the Ireland team to face Italy.
Ireland team news v Italy – Six Nations 2023
Ireland: Keenan; Hansen, Ringrose, Aki, Lowe; R Byrne, Casey; Porter, Kelleher, Bealham; Henderson, Ryan (capt); Doris, Van der Flier, Conan.
Replacements: D Sheehan, Kilcoyne, O’Toole, Baird, O’Mahony, Murray, Crowley, McCloskey.
Our line up for Rome! 💪#TeamOfUs | #GuinnessSixNations
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 23, 2023
When is Italy v Ireland?
Italy v Ireland will take place on Saturday 25th February 2023.
The match will kick off at 2:15pm on ITV1.
Check out our Six Nations TV fixtures schedule for the latest times and information.
Six Nations 2023 on TV – Week 3
Round 3
Saturday 25th February
Italy v Ireland (2:15pm) ITV1
Wales v England (4:45pm) BBC One / S4C
Sunday 26th February
France v Scotland (3pm) ITV1
Six Nations fixtures
Check out the Six Nations fixtures for each team with our guides below:
- England Six Nations 2023 fixtures and squad
- France Six Nations 2023 fixtures and squad
- Ireland Six Nations 2023 fixtures and squad
- Italy Six Nations 2023 fixtures and squad
- Scotland Six Nations 2023 fixtures and squad
- Wales Six Nations 2023 fixtures and squad
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