Overview
- Head coach Steve Tandy retains the same starting side that impressed in Dublin, his first unchanged selection in charge.
- Aaron Wainwright starts after a leg issue, with Blair Murray the sole matchday change as he replaces Louie Hennessey on the bench.
- Wales pursue a first Six Nations victory since March 2023 and a first home win in the championship since February 2022.
- Italy travel in form after their first-ever win over England and have won on their last two visits to Cardiff.
- Tandy emphasizes that producing a top performance is the priority, citing recent narrow losses to Scotland (26-23) and Ireland (27-17) as signs of progress.