Italy must be strong against Ireland at the Olimpico Saturday and put behind them their 73-24 tonking by France in Rome and a 47-24 pummelling by England at Twickenham in their last two Six Nations matches,

Ireland have suffered three defeats for the first time since 2018 in the Under-20 Six Nations and will aim to finish their championship on a high away to Italy, who sit a point ahead of Neil Doak's side in fourth, on Friday. Both Ireland and England were undefeated in the competition last year, drawing a thriller 32-32 in Bath.

Ireland have a glimmer of hope that they can retain their Six Nations crown on Saturday when they take on Italy in Rome, looking to bounce back from a painful defeat to title favourites France.But Ireland,