Deep kick onto Hawkins

Italy will kick off

The anthems are complete, the sides are getting ready for kick off in the afternoon sun

The sides are getting ready to come out

Welcome to the Stadio Olimpico as Italy host Wales in what is likely to be the battle to avoid the 6 Nations wooden spoon. Wales have been in turmoil the last few months while Italy have been pushing some of the best sides in the world a lot further into the game than expected. It is all to play for in this opening game of the weekends 6 Nations action