Six Nations: Ireland name team to face Italy in front of bumper crowd in Galway

Erin King leads the side as Leinster winger Robyn O'Connor makes her debut

LEADING BY EXAMPLE: Ireland captain Erin King receives the ball from a lineout against England. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Head coach Scott Bemand has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Aon, for Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations clash against Italy at Dexcom Stadium (5.40pm).

Following last weekend's Championship opener in London, Ireland return home for their first Six Nations outing in Galway, with the new Clan Stand now sold out as ticket sales pass the 8,000-mark.