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Is Italy vs Wales on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of today’s match

Karl Matchett
Saturday 13 March 2021 15:51 GMT
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Wales celebrate their fourth try of the Six Nations match against England
Wales celebrate their fourth try of the Six Nations match against England (Getty Images)

Italy host Wales in the fourth round of games in the 2021 Six Nations, with the Grand Slam still firmly in the sights of Wayne Pivac’s team.

An impressive win over England two weeks ago gave Wales the triple crown and Louis Rees-Zammit is focused on continuing to impress after his big performances so far.

Italy continue to make changes as they look for a winning formula, having lost all three games so far, with Oliviero Fabiani a notable inclusion on the bench for the first time in this year’s Championships.

While Italy have conceded the most tries so far from the three rounds of games played, Wales have scored the most - suggesting it could be a one-sided game if Wales’ attacking play, and Italy’s backs, stay true to form.

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Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.

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When is the match and what time is kick-off?

The match will begin at 2.15pm on Saturday 13 March.

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The fixture will be broadcast live on ITV and can be watched online via the ITV Hub.

What are the starting line-ups?

Italy: Jacopo Trulla; Mattia Bellini, Juan Ignacio Brex, Carlo Canna, Montanna Ioane; Paolo Garbisi, Stephen Varney; Danilo Fischetti, Luca Bigi, Giosuè Zilocchi, Niccolò Cannone, David Sisi, Sebastian Negri, Johan Meyer, Michele Lamaro.

Replacements: Oliviero Fabiani, Andrea Lovotti, Marco Riccioni, Marco Lazzaroni, Maxime Mbanda, Marcello Violi, Federico Mori, Edoardo Padovani.

Wales: Liam Williams, Louis Rees-Zammit, George North, Jonathan Davies, Josh Adams, Dan Biggar, Kieran Hardy, Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Tomas Francis, Adam Beard, Alu Wyn Jones, Josh Navidi, Justin Tipuric, Taulupe Faletau.

Replacements: Elliot Dee, Rhodri Jones, Leon Brown, Cory Hill, James Botham, Gareth Davies, Callum Sheedy, Willis Halaholo.

What are the odds?

Italy - 29/1

Draw - 129/1

Wales - 1/33

Prediction

Victory and another impressive performance for Wayne Pivac’s side as they continue their 100 per cent record - and leave Italy still looking for a first win.

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