Six Nations - Italy v Ireland: All You Need to Know

Ireland enter round three of the Guinness Six Nations in rude health.

Traditionally slow starters in the championship, the team have begun with a perfect 10 points from 10, following up a comprehensive victory over Wales with a statement win over France.

Scotland, Ireland's opponents in round four, have also coupled back-to-back wins and sit in second place on points difference.

But Andy Farrell's focus is fully on Italy who, despite giving France a scare in the opening match, are nought from two.

Here's all you need to know about Saturday's match.

TV

Italy v Ireland is live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player, with coverage getting under way from 1.30pm

RADIO

RTÉ Radio 1's Saturday Sport will have live commentary from Stadio Olimpico.

ONLINE

Follow a live blog on RTE.ie/sport and the RTÉ News App followed by a match report, player ratings and post-match reaction.

WEATHER

Rome is set to see sunny intervals during the match, with temperatures around 18C with a 13% chance of rain.

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It's the 34th meeting of the teams and Italy have won four times and lost the rest. Their last, and only championship victory, came exactly a decade ago when the 22-15 scoreline in Rome signalled the end of the Declan Kidney era.

The last three Six Nations results make grim reading for the Azzurri with Ireland winning by 51, 38 and 33 points, respectively.

A recent resurgence, which saw Kieran Crowley's side beat Wales and Australia, suggests that on their day they can cause Ireland problems.

The problem, however, is