Six Nations: Craig Casey starts as one of six Irish changes for Italian clash

Farrell has made six changes to the starting 15 that lost to France last Thursday

STARTING BERTH: Ireland's Craig Casey. Pic: Ben Brady

Ulster duo Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu will make their Guinness Six Nations debuts against Italy on Saturday at Aviva Stadium after Andy Farrell decided to ring the changes following a heavy opening-round defeat in France, including a debut for Munster lock Edwin Edogbo.

The head coach has made six changes to the side outclassed by the defending champions in Paris last Thursday week in a 36-14 defeat at Stade de France, with Edogbo one of four changes to the Irish bench, which retains six forwards and two backs.