Gonzalo Quesada has made several changes to Italy's starting line-up for Saturday's Test against Ireland with Juan Ignacio Brex taking over the captaincy from Michele Lamaro.
After losing their Six Nations openers last weekend, Italy and Wales will be keen to get their respective campaigns on track when they face off in Rome on Saturday.
Italy and Scotland will meet in Rome on Saturday, and the two sides will have an opportunity to continue their press for unprecedented Six Nations finishes.