Italy vs Wales, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h
Italy vs Wales, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h
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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.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the game. 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. 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. 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 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.
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