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Garbisi returns at out-half for Ireland visit

Paolo Garbisi has been named at out-half for Italy for the visit of Ireland, his first start since the autumn international series late last year. The Montpellier number 10 missed the opening two games of the tournament with knee injury and replaces Tommaso Allan, while wing Pierre Bruno is another change from the team that lost 31-14 to England last time out.

Garbisi starts at flyhalf for Italy against Ireland

Paolo Garbisi will play at flyhalf for Italy in their Six Nations fixture against world number one Ireland in Rome on Saturday, his first start since the autumn international series late last year.

England beat Italy to give Borthwick first win as coach

England won their first match under coach Steve Borthwick as they overpowered Italy up front in a 31-14 Six Nations success at Twickenham on Sunday.

Ethan Dumortier handed France debut as Tommaso Allan starts for Italy

Ethan Dumortier will make his debut for France when they begin their Six Nations title defence against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Allan at flyhalf in Italy team for Six Nations opener v France

Tommaso Allan has been named at flyhalf for Italy in their Six Nations opener against France in Rome on Sunday as coach Kieran Crowley’s side look to build on a successful autumn international series.