Six Nations: Ireland name extended squad for final match against Italy in Rome on Saturday | Rugby Union News happymamay

Ireland set its team for the six nations match against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Tadhg Furlong, Mack Hansen and Garry Ringrose returns to the group, while the fitness of James Louis and Ronan Keeler is monitored.

Louis was a late withdrawal from a loss on Saturday to France after suffering a back injury, but this injury showed an improvement since then.

A decision will be taken on their availability later this week.

After suffering a heavy defeat 42-27 against France at the end of last week, which crushed their hopes in the four major championships, Ireland will nominate its team for the Italy match on Thursday.

They are currently sitting in third place in the six nations table, two points behind the leaders of France and one off England in second place in the final round on Saturday.

Ireland’s full band to face Italy:

The attackers: Ryan Bird, Venlly Bilham, Tadge Bern, Jacques Boyle, Thomas Clarkson, Jacques Conan, Gavin Combs, Keelane Doris, Tadg Forlong, Sian Healy, Rob Hering, Rob, Ronan Keylir, Jos McCarthy, Joe McCarthy James Ryan, Dan Shihan, Josh Van der Flair.

Evolution: Bundee Aki, Caolin Blade, Jack Crowley, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash , Jimmy O’Brien, Jamie Osborne, Sam Prendergast, Garry Ringrose, Garry Jacob.

What is after in the six countries?

Ireland has completed its heroism away to Italy at the Olympic Stadium in Rome next Saturday, March 15th (2.15 pm at the beginning).

England has completed the 2025 championship away to Wales at the emirate stadium in Cardiff next Saturday, March 15 (4.45 pm, start).

France will host Scotland in its last match in the championship while playing the final test for three on Saturday 15 March (8 pm at).