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Caelan Doris Leads Ireland with New Captaincy Against Italy in Six Nations Showdown

Ireland makes strategic changes to its lineup, resting key players for the upcoming match in Dublin, while Italy welcomes back Ange Capuozzo.

  • Ireland introduces six changes to its starting lineup, including Caelan Doris as captain for the first time, ahead of the Six Nations match against Italy.
  • Italy's Ange Capuozzo returns to the team at fullback after missing the previous game due to illness, among four changes from the side that lost to England.
  • Ireland's lineup features a new-look back row and several players rested, aiming to leverage its wider squad.
  • Italy's head coach Gonzalo Quesada emphasizes the importance of performance and growth against one of the world's strongest teams.
  • Both teams have made significant adjustments, with Ireland looking to build on its impressive victory over France and Italy seeking to rebound from its narrow loss to England.
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