Johnny Sexton will miss Ireland's clash with Italy following a groin injury sustained during their win over France.

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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.

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:

If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.

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