Italy have made two changes to the side beaten 47-16 by Wales for tomorrow's Six Nations Championship game against Ireland at Lansdowne Road. Juan Francescio replaces Denis Dallan on the left wing while Andrea de Rossi is called in at blindside flanker. Carlo Checchinato moves to the second row to the exclusion of Giusepe Lanzi.
Italy make two changes
Italy have made two changes to the side beaten 47-16 by Wales for tomorrow's Six Nations Championship game against Ireland at…
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