Ireland know a win is a must to preserve their Six Nations title hopes as they kick off Super Saturday against Italy. A hectic final day could be in store with three teams harbouring somewhat realistic hopes of securing the championship.

Ireland will bid farewell to Peter OMahony and Conor Murray who are set to start from the bench while Cian Healy - Ireland most capped player with 137 matches - has not been included in the match day squad;