Wales vs Italy Six Nations preview as they meet at the Principality Stadium in the second game of Super Saturday in the final round.
Wales are still winless in the competition and would aim to pick up a win to end their losing spell in the competition, and a bonus point could lead to them avoiding the Wooden Spoon. A win for Italy would bring a brilliant end to a crazy Six Nations campaign. A huge bonus point win could see them catch Ireland in third if they lose to Scotland in the first game of Super Saturday.
Wales vs Italy confirmed lineups and team news
Wales (1-15):
Carre, Lake, Francis, Jenkins, Carter, Mann, Botham, Wainwright, Williams, Edwards, Adams, Hawkins, James, Mee, Rees-Zammit
Replacements (16-23):
Elias, Smith, Griffin, Beard, Cracknell, Hardy, Evans, Murray
Italy (1-15):
Fischetti, Nicotera, Hasa, N Cannone, Ruzza, Lamaro, Zuliani, L Cannone, Fusco, Garbisi, Ioane, Menoncello, Brex, Lynagh, Pani
Replacements (16-23):
Di Bartolomeo, Spagnolo, Zilocchi, Favretto, Odiase, Varney, Marin, Allan
Recent Form:
Wales (Home team): L-L-L-L-L
Wales have been showing improved performance but are still waiting on the positive result. This Championship has been massive for progression, with a struggle in the first two games against England and France. While they have still lost to Scotland and Ireland since then, the performances have improved. They were in the lead for most of the game against Scotland, and their defence was record-breaking against Ireland, but both games still ended in defeat.
Italy (Away team): W-L-L-W-W
Italy picked up a historic victory over England in round four, their first win over them. Italy also started the tournament strong beating Scotland in the opening weekend. Their two defeats came away to Ireland and France, and they only lost by seven points in Dublin.
Wales vs Italy head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 8th February 2025 | Six Nations | Italy | 22-15 |
| 16th March 2024 | Six Nations | Italy | 21-24 |
| 11th March 2023 | Six Nations | Wales | 17-29 |
| 19th March 2022 | Six Nations | Italy | 21-22 |
| 13th March 2021 | Six Nations | Wales | 7-48 |
As Italy have improved in recent years and Wales have dropped in quality this has been a very competitive fixture. Italy have won the last two in Cardiff and won three of the last four. In the last four games, 12 points have been the biggest margin of victory. When Italy have won, Wales have picked up a bonus point.
How to watch Wales vs Italy?
Wales vs Italy will be available to watch on BBC One and for streaming on BBC iPlayer. Coverage starts at 4:00 pm for a 4:40 pm kick-off. The game will also be available on RTE2 in Ireland.
