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Wales Stick With Unchanged XV to Face Italy in Bid to Halt 15-Match Six Nations Skid

Italy arrive on a high from their first win over England, raising the bar for Wales in Cardiff.

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.