Italy game in doubt over coronavirus

Ireland’s Six Nations home game against Italy on Saturday week could be set for disruption following a Government review into mass gatherings due to the ongoing spread across Europe of Covid-19 coronavirus.

Italy are due at Aviva Stadium on March 7 and could have as many as 5,000 supporters in tow but reports of five deaths from coronavirus in the north of the country and more than 200 confirmed infections have resulted in widespread postponements of sporting events there.