Italy vs Wales live stream: How to watch Six Nations match online and on TV
Everything you need to know ahead of today’s match
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Your support makes all the difference.Wales will look for a fourth win from four Six Nations 2021 matches on Saturday when they head to Rome to face Italy.
The Triple Crown already belongs to Wayne Pivac’s side after they beat England two weeks ago, but the Grand Slam remains in their sights and Wales will be keen to ensure focus remains at the cornerstone of their approach.
Wales have 10 tries in the Championship so far, more than any other side, while Italy have yet to avoid defeat or claim more than 18 points in any of their three matches.
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Italy coach Franco Smith said his side want to “improve our performances and become more competitive”, though acknowledges they face a team “aiming to win the Championship” - meaning another tough afternoon is likely to be on the cards.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
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When is the match and what time is kick-off?
The match will begin at 2.15pm on Saturday 13 March.
How can I watch it online and on TV?
The fixture will be broadcast live on ITV and can be watched online via the ITV Hub.
What are the starting line-ups?
Italy: Jacopo Trulla; Mattia Bellini, Juan Ignacio Brex, Carlo Canna, Montanna Ioane; Paolo Garbisi, Stephen Varney; Danilo Fischetti, Luca Bigi, Giosuè Zilocchi, Niccolò Cannone, David Sisi, Sebastian Negri, Johan Meyer, Michele Lamaro.
Replacements: Oliviero Fabiani, Andrea Lovotti, Marco Riccioni, Marco Lazzaroni, Maxime Mbanda, Marcello Violi, Federico Mori, Edoardo Padovani.
Wales: Liam Williams, Louis Rees-Zammit, George North, Jonathan Davies, Josh Adams, Dan Biggar, Kieran Hardy, Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Tomas Francis, Adam Beard, Alu Wyn Jones, Josh Navidi, Justin Tipuric, Taulupe Faletau.
Replacements: Elliot Dee, Rhodri Jones, Leon Brown, Cory Hill, James Botham, Gareth Davies, Callum Sheedy, Willis Halaholo.
What are the odds?
Italy - 29/1
Draw - 129/1
Wales - 1/33
Prediction
Victory and another impressive performance for Wayne Pivac’s side as they continue their 100 per cent record - and leave Italy still looking for a first win.
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