Ireland to face Italy in Six Nations opener

Ireland will face Italy in the 2006 Six Nations opener at Lansdowne Road next February.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2005 - 16:59

Ireland will face Italy in the 2006 Six Nations opener at Lansdowne Road next February.

Wales will open the defence of their RBS 6 Nations title next year with a mouth-watering clash against England at Twickenham.

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