Peter Richmond: Unavailable for the next six hours as the Six Nations comes to a dramatic conclusion. Come on Wales.

Steve Mather: Tweaked a hammy celebrating Scott Williams' try last week, got to make sure I stretch before kick-off.

Iain Hunter: Score prediction - 6-47 to Wales. Really do think Italy are about to receive a spanking. C'mon Wales!!

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Wales head coach Warren Gatland on BBC One: "Cutting loose depends on the scoreboard. We spoke before about to give ourselves a chance of winning the Championship we have got to win by 40 points - anything more will be a bonus.

"We've told the players to be patient, don't force things too early too quickly, don't panic. If we can break Italy's spirit then maybe we can open them up in second half.

"It has not been hard to reinvigorate the players after the Ireland match. We have had a fantastic week. There is an air of expectancy, a nervousness that we have not had before against Italy.

"We know how important today is."

Carlo Del Fava
Former Italy lock on BBC One

"Losing captain Sergio Parisse is a huge blow for Italy, and not only in terms of his ball-carrying ability. He also has that ability to analyse the game and he will be sorely missed."

Now for Warren Gatland's title-chasing hopefuls. And it is all change in the front row as novice props Aaron Jarvis and Rob Evans step in for Samson Lee and Gethin Jenkins.

Liam Williams, a bit of a throwback to the 70s glory days with his lithe frame and free running, continues on the wing.

Wales: 15-Leigh Halfpenny, 14-George North, 13-Jonathan Davies, 12-Jamie Roberts, 11-Liam Williams, 10-Dan Biggar, 9-Rhys Webb; 1-Rob Evans, 2-Scott Baldwin, 3-Aaron Jarvis, 4-Luke Charteris, 5-Alun Wyn Jones, 6-Dan Lydiate, 7-Sam Warburton, 8-Taulupe Faletau

Replacements: 16-Ken Owens, 17-Rhys Gill, 18-Scott Andrews, 19-Jake Ball, 20-Justin Tipuric, 21-Gareth Davies, 22-Rhys Priestland, 23-Scott Williams.

Hosts first.

And Italy are without talisman, captain and all-round totem Sergio Parisse. He is missing with a foot injury.

Salty old dogs Martin Castrogiovanni and Mauro Bergamasco are recalled in the forwards however, and the chunky Kelly Haimona is back to fill the troublesome fly-half slot.

Italy: 15-Luke McLean, 14-Leonardo Sarto, 13-Luca Morisi, 12-Andrea Masi, 11-Giovanbattista Venditti, 10-Kelly Haimona, 9-Edoardo Gori; 1-Michele Rizzo, 2-Leonardo Ghiraldini (capt), 3-Martin Castrogiovanni, 4-George Biagi, 5-Joshua Furno, 6-Francesco Minto, 7-Mauro Bergamasco, 8-Samuela Vunisa

Replacements: 16-Andrea Manici, 17-Alberto De Marchi, 18-Dario Chistolini, 19-Quintin Geldenhuys, 20-Robert Barbieri, 21-Guglielmo Palazzani, 22-Luciano Orquera, 23-Enrico Bacchin

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For a brief time this week it seemed we might get a sight of the shaggy head of Adam Jones packing down for Wales again.

But then a hefty dollop of ego got involved.

The prop, 34, had retired from international rugby after being left out of the Six Nations squad.

Coach Warren Gatland said that he would not go "on bended knee" to ask the 95-cap veteran to reconsider.

Jones said it was "up to other people" to open the door to his international comeback.

Needless to say he is not part of the matchday squad in Rome. Let's see who is...

Andi Peters,, external once of the Children's BBC Broom Cupboard, has tweeted about today's Six Nations finale: "Is it too early to start singing SWING LOW? Good luck England. #carrythemhome #WearTheRose"

Nothing so far from Andy Crane, Phillip Schofield or Toby Anstis, but we'll keep you posted.

Robert Jones
Former Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Wales will look to get out and rack up as many points as they can. The impression is they feel they need 60 points.

"I would expect Wales in the first 10 or 15 minutes to make sure they get in front and then open up. But England certainly have the advantage in knowing what thy have to do."

Listen to commentary of Italy v Wales on 5 live sports extra from 12:30 GMT.

Sam Rosser: My son could play for England (because of me), Wales (capped great grandad), Italy (grandad) and Sweden (mum) if they ever join!

Jamie Gordon: Two Irish grandparents, a capped Welsh grandfather, a Scottish grandmother, I live in England and was born in the US.

We're after the best qualified Six Nations spectator. Could you play for all six sides? Does your partner support a different nation? Are you a Scotland supporter living in Dublin? A Wales fan with a home in Rome? Let us know - and send pictures to back up your claims if you can.

Is it just me or have the past two years aged Sam Warburton?

What about this? A Six Nations haiku:

London Haiku Project:, external Our hearts on that lineCrossed by man, and boot, and ball.Come on boys, win all.

Fancy a go at writing a Six Nations haiku of your own? Give us a shout.

The haiku generally consists of three lines - the first has five syllables, the second has seven and the third has five.

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BBC Wales Sport's Lauren Jenkins: "Afternoon from Rome where the fans are as diverse as the city.

"There are those who have made it a regular trip; who know their piazzas from their pizzas.

"There are the first-timers; carried around in patriotic bibs they are never too young to embrace.

"The daffodil girls; dangerous on cobbles. The last gasp ticket sellers; dangerous, on days like these. And then the bewildered young Italian boy who can't help but wonder why his beloved Roma aren't playing today."

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If the winners prove to be somewhere other than Twickenham, perhaps we will get a repeat of the sartorial scenes of 2007.

Having just about done enough to top Ireland's points difference with a win over Scotland in the second match of the day, France had to wait to see if they were to be overhauled by England who played Wales later.

They spent the time wisely - getting spruced, suited and booted in time to be presented the trophy in front of deserted Stade de France.

Surreal.

BBC Wales Sport's Richard Williams in Rome: "OK, a quick and strictly unscientific straw poll of former internationals at the Stadio Olimpico.

"The question is: Who do you think will win the Six Nations?

Former Wales flanker and captain Gwyn Jones: "If Wales get off to a flyer they could do it, but I think England will win the tournament."

Former Wales and Lions wing Dafydd James: "France are not good enough to stop England winning the title."

Former Wales and Lions scrum-half Gareth Edwards: "England have to be favourites, their points difference is so big."

Former Wales flanker Dafydd Jones: "I don't want to say it, but it looks like England."

"The one dissenting voice belongs to former back-row forward Emyr Lewis: 'Ireland!'"

Come on lads, that's not the spirit.

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Gloucester and Wales fly-half James Hook:, external All the best to the Welsh boys today, looking forward to seeing some running rugby. Hope Italy don't slow Wales down like we know they can.

Former Australia centre Matt Giteau:, external My unbiased opinion is Wales will win the Six Nations... #TheValleysWillBeRockingAfter

Saracens and England back Alex Goode:, external Nothing like the Six Nations for passion, intensity and drama. What a day of rugby ahead. COME ON ENGLAND!!!!!

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Matt Evans: Sat on a plane while it's being de-iced and missing kick-off. Praying for wifi up in the air.

Jonathan Clark: Les Rosbifs are ready They won't be overcooked Like perfect Yorkshire Puddings They'll rise to win the cup

Dan Webster: Got to book into hospital during England game for operation on broken jaw, terrible timing.

Still tweeting, though, Dan - that's admirable dedication to the Six Nations cause.

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Wales coach Warren Gatland has had his say on who he thinks are favourites to lift the Six Nations trophy.

"England are definitely going to know what they need to do to win the Championship, so that puts them in the box seat," he said.

"But it's not going to be easy if you need 15 or 20 points to have to beat France by, and they are a tough team to put away."

How much of an advantage is it for England to go last today? Going into the last 10 minutes of their match against France and knowing whether they need to go for the posts or the corner with a late penalty could prove controversial in the post-mortem.

Mind you I imagine that television demands might have played a part so maybe I'll stay quiet.

Sunil Kalyan: Biggest fear is that we'll regret not beating Scotland by more points last week.

Tom Dabs: My heart says England, but my head? I really can't call it.

JackH1999: Wales to put 50 past Italy and win it.

BBC Wales Sport Richard Williams in Rome: "Outside the Stadio Olimpico Welsh fans are enjoying a stroll through the Olympic Park, taking in the impressive marble statues depicting the traditional sports of the Olympiad. Inside the media centre, there's already a scrum - of Italian journalists waiting to get their pictures taken with Wales scrum-half legend Gareth Edwards, who is working for the Welsh language TV station S4C."