Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench.

Ireland's Jack Crowley will start at flyhalf away to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, with Mack Hansen, James Lowe and Garry Ringrose returning as the Irish look for the high-scoring victory needed to keep their slim title hopes alive.

Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley will make his first start of this Six Nations in the team's tournament finale away to Italy on Saturday after ousting Sam Prendergast from the No 10 shirt. The 25-year-old Munster stand-off played every minute of Ireland's title-winning campaign in 2024 but Leinster out-half Prendergast,

Simon Easterby's final matchday squad selection of this Six Nations took place before the players head to Rome on Thursday for the first of the 'Super Saturday' fixtures that will determine the title destination.

Jack Crowley, Mack Hansen, James Lowe, Garry Ringrose, James Ryan and Jack Conan come in for Irelands Six Nations final-round match against Italy in Rome; Crowley replaces Sam Prendergast at fly-half for first time since November;