The key talking points as Ireland prepare to host Italy in the Six Nations

Stand-in Ireland captain Caelan Doris claimed two tries in a World Cup warm-up win over Italy last summer (Damien Eagers/PA)

Ireland continue their Guinness Six Nations title defence with Sunday afternoon’s match against Italy in Dublin.

Andy Farrell’s men launched their campaign with a record bonus-point win away to France, while the Azzurri were narrowly beaten by England.