Italy v Ireland - the Talking Points

Ireland start the defence of their RBS 6 Nations crown by facing Italy in Rome tomorrow.

Italy v Ireland - the Talking Points
Fri, 06 Feb, 2015 - 17:28

Ireland start the defence of their RBS 6 Nations crown by facing Italy in Rome tomorrow.

Here, we examine five central talking points ahead of the Stadio Olimpico showdown.

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CourtsRugbySix Nations 2015Place: RomePlace: Stadio OlimpicoPlace: New ZealandPerson: Mike RossPerson: RossPerson: Joe SchmidtPerson: SchmidtPerson: Marty MoorePerson: Ian KeatleyPerson: IanKeatleyIrelandtrainingFeb2015_large.jpgPerson: KeatleyPerson: Johnny SextonPerson: Sergio ParissePerson: Ian MadiganPerson: IansPerson: Robbie HenshawPerson: Jared PaynePerson: RobbieHenshawJaredPayneNov2014_large.jpgPerson: Gordon D’ArcyPerson: HenshawPerson: PaynePerson: D’ArcyPerson: Brian O’DriscollPerson: Keith EarlsPerson: Luke FitzgeraldPerson: ParissePerson: Alessandro ZanniPerson: SergioParisseItalyTrainingMar2014_large.jpgPerson: AzzurriPerson: kellyHaimonaItalyTrainingFeb2015_large.jpgPerson: HaimonaOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: LeinsterOrganisation: France
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