They start the day in third, two points adrift of France with a far inferior points difference.
Ireland will likely need to beat Italy with a bonus point to keep their hopes alive. If they do so, they must hope England fail to record a bonus-point victory over Wales and France lose to Scotland.
Italy are fighting to avoid the wooden spoon and would guarantee a finish of fifth or higher should they spring an almighty surprise at the Stadio Olimpico this weekend.
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When is Italy v Ireland?
Italy v Ireland will take place on Saturday 15th March 2025.
The game takes place at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
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What time is Italy v Ireland kick-off?
Italy v Ireland will kick off at 2:15pm.
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What TV channel is Italy v Ireland on?
Italy v Ireland will be shown live on ITV1 from 1:30pm.
Rugby experts and former players will provide plenty of build-up to the big game in the run-up to kick-off.
Every match of the tournament will be shown live across BBC and ITV platforms.
How to live stream Italy v Ireland online
Italy v Ireland will be live streamed on ITVX for free.
Fans can tune in to watch all the action live and on the move via a range of device, including smartphones and tablets via the ITVX app.
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