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Former Ireland internationals Jonny Bell and Claire Small are in studio with Gavin Andrews, while Paddy Wallace joins Jim Neilly on commentary in Dublin.

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada: "Two elements will be missing in the forward department compared to the previous match, but we have a young group that wants to emerge.

"In Dublin the focus will be on our performance and try to take a new step in our growth against one of the strongest teams in the world.

"We have a tough game ahead and it will be crucial to be able to stay lucid throughout the game."

Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt: "For Italy to turn around and put in a performance like that against a good England side was very impressive. They are obviously trying to impress the new coach [Gonzalo Quesada] as well.

"I think with Quesada they'll tighten things up a little bit but they caused England some serious problems by scoring some very, very good tries.

"It's a team that really work hard for each other, especially defensively. Their work-rate off the ball is huge. We need to make sure we do our bits and pieces right to try and break that down."

Ireland hooker Rob Herring, who is missing the tournament through injury, is sharing his thoughts in a Six Nations column for BBC Sport. He shares his opinions on Ireland's opening win in France...

There was a lot of hype surrounding the Six Nations opener between Ireland and France on Friday and it delivered - well, one team certainly did.

Ireland were superb in Marseille and they completely dominated France from first minute to last.

Yes, France had issues with the 14 men, but I honestly don't think the cards changed the outcome as Ireland were so in control.

Other than 10 minutes when they looked good before half-time, when their power game got going, France looked pretty rudderless.

Obviously missing a second row like Paul Willemse after his red card hampered their set-piece, but it was also down to really good defence from Ireland.

I had been asked last week if it was good to be up against a big side first, and I think Ireland delivered on that and they laid down a bit of a marker.

It's a great platform to build from for the rest of the tournament.

Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI at Aviva Stadium

Back home again. This is Ireland's first match at the Aviva since their World Cup send-off victory over England in August.

We all know what happened over in France six month ago, and while Andy Farrell's side recorded a famous win in Marseille last week, being back on Lansdowne Road must be comforting.

Looking at the stats, why wouldn't it be? Ireland really have turned this place into a fortress. Today, they are bidding for a 17th straight home win. Dating back to 2016, they have won 37 of their last 39 home Tests.

The record against Italy isn't bad either. Ireland won all but four of their previous 36 encounters with the Azzurri.

Wherever you look, you're confronted with evidence that this will be an emphatic home win. An Italian victory would go down as one of the biggest shocks in this championship's history.

Ireland are back home and will be hoping to give the home support something to cheer about.

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Ireland ground out a 23-22 victory over an inspired Italy at Musgrave Park to maintain their perfect start to the Under-20s Six Nations Championship.

Tries from captain Evan O'Connell and man-of-the-match Ben O'Connor in the first half, and a late winning score by Sean Edogbo gave the hosts success.

Italy's scores came from the impressive Marco Scalabrin (2) and Piero Gritti.

Ireland, who beat world champions France last week, move second behind England in the championship table.

This was a reality check for the Irish who stuttered at times but fought back bravely to deny an Italian outfit who showed their future is bright.

Andy Farrell will be hoping it won't be as tight this afternoon...

Then, later on Saturday, England edged past old rivals Wales at Twickenham.

Steve Borthwick's side are two from two in the Six Nations so far.

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend "doesn't understand the rationale" behind the controversial late decision that cost his side a Six Nations victory over France.

With Scotland trailing 16-20 at Murrayfield and the 80 minutes up, Sam Skinner appeared to burrow over the line to secure the hosts a dramatic victory.

However, referee Nic Berry's on-field decision was no try, and after lengthy discussions, TMO Brian MacNeice ruled there was no conclusive evidence to overturn that decision.

Replays seemed to show the ball on the ground and the officials looked set to award the try before backtracking - a decision that left Townsend dumbfounded.

"I don't know why he changed his decision," he said. "We were celebrating in the coaching box, having seen the pictures of the ball being placed on the try line after it was on the player's foot.

"It's TMO driven. If the referee's seeing the pictures that we're all seeing, maybe it's on his shoulders as well.

"The TMO was the one that changed his mind, so I don't understand the rationale. When you see the pictures and hear the conversation - they have already said between them the ball was on the try line."

First up on Saturday, we had controversy and drama in Edinburgh as France *just about* held on to beat Scotland.

Should Scotland have been awarded a last-gasp try? Have a look for yourself....

There has been plenty of action so far this weekend.

This is what you have missed....

Tell me this game is in Dublin without telling me this game is in Dublin...

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Ireland began their Six Nations title defence in momentous fashion as they claimed their biggest ever away win over 14-man France in Marseille.

Irish tries by Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadhg Beirne combined with France's Paul Willemse's sending off had Ireland in a strong position after 30 minutes.

Damian Penaud's try breathed new life into France just before half-time.

But despite captain Peter O'Mahony's yellow card, Ireland overcame their hosts to record a statement win.

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England dominated the second half to come from behind and launch their Six Nations campaign with victory in Italy.

Alex Mitchell's try after the interval overturned a narrow deficit before George Ford's boot edged England clear.

The Azzurri had threatened a first win over England as Alessandro Garbisi and Tommaso Allan scored either side of an Elliot Daly finish for the visitors.

Monty Ioane scored a late consolation and earned a losing bonus point in Italy's smallest defeat by England.

Victory for the visitors, meanwhile, ended their run of four opening-game defeats in the Six Nations.

It's all green in the last five meetings.

In fact, you have to go back to 2013 for the last time the Italians came out on top, and the last time they won in Dublin was 1997.

Ouch.

Ireland are looking to win back-to-back Grand Slams and got off to the perfect start away to France.

Can they back it up against the ever-improving Italians?

The 2024 Six Nations is in full flow and we've a tasty game to round out the second set of fixtures for you.

Ireland - who are aiming to make it back-to-back Grand Slams - take on Italy, who are ever-improving and will be hoping to take a big scalp in Dublin.

We'll have live radio coverage closer to kick-off, and you can follow all the match build-up right here.

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