Devin Toner: Parisse would definitely change the dynamic
Ireland expect Sergio Parisse to return from injury and crank up the challenge and the pressure against Italy on Sunday.
Captain Parisse could be fit after a calf haematoma for the pivotal Pool D clash at the Olympic Stadium, and Ireland are well-versed in the Stade Francais star’s influence on the Azzurri.
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