Larmour in for Earls as Ireland make seven changes for Italy

Johnny Sexton returns to captain the side for Saturday's meeting with Italy in Rome.

Jordan Larmour Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Johnny Sexton will return to lead a much-changed Ireland side in Rome on Saturday after Andy Farrell named his side to face Italy and bid to finally get a win in this year’s Guinness Six Nations.

Captain Sexton’s return from the concussion he sustained in the opening-round loss to Wales is one of seven changes to the team which started the 15-13 home defeat to France on February 14.