Both Italy and Wales are looking to bounce back in the Six Nations this weekend.
The two teams are being tipped for the wooden spoon after defeats first time around, albeit both will feel confident about claiming a win here.
Italy lost 31-19 to Scotland last weekend, though produced an impressive comeback during the clash at Murrayfield and played some excellent rugby throughout.
Meanwhile, Wales were smashed 43-0 by France in what was a miserable start to the campaign for Warren Gatland.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Wales vs Italy is scheduled for a 2.15pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday 8 February, 2025.
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome will host.
How to watch Wales vs Italy
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on ITV 1 and S4C.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream ITVX, the BBC iPlayer and S4C Online – which are all free with an email subscription.
Italy vs Wales team news
Taulupe Faletau is set to make his first Wales appearance in 16 months, having broken his arm during the World Cup back in 2023.
Eddie James replaces the injured Owen Watkin in midfield. Henry Thomas and Evan Lloyd make their second Test starts.
Italy will be without Simone Gesi after he picked up a knee injury against Scotland.
Italy vs Wales lineups
Italy VX: TBC
Replacements: TBC
Wales VX: L Williams; Rogers, Tompkins, James, Adams; B Thomas, T Williams; G Thomas, Lloyd, H Thomas, Rowlands, Jenkins, Botham, Morgan, Faletau.
Replacements: Dee, Smith, Assiratti, F Thomas, Wainwright, R Williams, Edwards, Murray
Italy vs Wales head to head (h2h) history and results
Italy wins: 4
Draws: 1
Wales wins: 28
Italy vs Wales prediction
Italy might not be used to the favourites tag but it’s increasingly difficult to see where the next Welsh win comes from.
Italy to win by seven points.
Italy vs Wales latest odds
Italy to win: 2/5
Draw: 20/1
Wales to win: 11/5
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
