Overview
- Wales head coach Steve Tandy kept faith with the lineup that pushed Ireland, citing cohesion and urging his side to go up another level.
- The only adjustment to the matchday 23 is Blair Murray on the bench in place of Louie Hennessey.
- Kick-off is Saturday at 16:40 GMT under the closed roof at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
- Wales have shown progress with narrow losses to Scotland and Ireland but remain winless in the championship since March 2023 and at home since February 2022.
- Italy, fresh from a first-ever victory over England, have won their last two visits to Cardiff and three of the past four Tests against Wales.