Pani returns for Italypublished at 15:55 GMT
15:55 GMT
Ireland v Italy (Sat, 14:10)
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Italy have recalled Lorenzo Pani for Saturday’s game against Ireland. He will make his first Test start in almost two years as he comes in for Juan Ignacio Brex.
Leonardo Marin moves from full-back to outside centre to cover Brex’s absence with Pani given the 15 shirt.
Ange Capuozzo is not included despite returning to the squad after a finger injury earlier this week.
Italy: Pani; Lynagh, Marin, Menoncello, Ioane; P Garbisi, Fusco; Cannone, Zuliani, Lamaro (capt); Zambonin, Cannone; Ferrari, Nicotera, Fischetti
Replacements: Di Bartolomeo, Spagnolo, Hasa, Ruzza, Favretto, Odiase, A Garbisi, Odogwu.