Six Nations: Ireland team announced for Italy encounter

Andy Farrell and the Irish coaching team have named their starting line-up for this Saturday's Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome. Kick-off is at 2:15pm.

There are six changes to the Ireland XV that faced France in round two with James Ryan captaining the side this weekend after Johnny Sexton was ruled out of the fixture due to injury. Leinster fly-half Ross Byrne replaces Sexton at number 10.

Full squad below:

Ireland go into the game with two wins on the board as they target Grand Slam glory.