Ireland player ratings: Ireland made it hard on themselves, securing a narrow 22-17 win over Italy in Rome that ended their Guinness Six Nations on more of a whimper than a high note.
Italy player ratings: England versus Italy games have always been tough affairs for the Azzurrri, and this 47-24 thumping was no different.
Gonzalo Quesada has reacted to Italy's record defeat to France by making six changes to his starting XV vs England.
All roads lead to Dublin this weekend as France attempt to blur Ireland's copybook and deprive them of a precious Grand Slam
Italy player ratings: Despite a couple of bright individual performances, Italy were overrun by France’s unplayable blend of power and pace.
Italy have made two changes from the XV that were victorious over Wales in round two of the Guinness Six Nations for the visit from France on Sunday to Rome's Stadio Olimpico.
Italy will be without winger Monty Ioane and lock Dino Lamb for their camp ahead of their Guinness Six Nations round three fixture with France in Rome.Â
With 10 points in the bag already, and an historic three-peat on offer, this Six Nations is Ireland's to lose.