Years of graft from Ireland’s Stephen Aboud created a world class elite player pathway
‘Matey’ Luke Pearce and ‘Barnesy’ Wayne Barnes were utterly irritating in Paris
Captain Johnny Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell react to Ireland’s win in Rome
Return of Sexton and Ryan should help ensure a more clinical attacking display
Centre’s return could be key as North wins cap 100; one day at a time for Dave Kilcoyne
For Andy Farrell’s side it’s a must-win, but Italy’s young guns could seize the moment
Trulla’s positive take . . . Ghiraldini’s finest memory . . . On this Day . . . By the numbers . . . World of mouth
A bulked-up pack and heads-up rugby can lead to a statement win in Italy
Last year fresh in the memory with Ireland best placed to threaten England and France
20-year-old represents Azzurri’s best chance of ending their Championship drought
Young squad light on experience - with 15 players who have less than 10 caps
The Azzuri are without a Championship win since 2015 - it’s hard to see that run ending
Italians travel to Galway without the 10 internationals named in Franco Smith’s Azzurri team to face Wales
We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France
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