Zebre claimed bragging rights in the Italian derby with a 24-15 victory over Benetton in the Guinness Pro14.
Franco Smith has named a squad largely similar to the group selected for the autumn international window, with the addition of six uncapped players.
Wayne Pivac insists Wales will be Six Nations contenders in 2021 despite an underwhelming start to his reign.
Pivac’s team finished fifth in the tournament.
Wales-born Stephen Varney made appearances off the Italy bench in Nations Cup games against Scotland and France last month.
Italy are on a horrible losing streak in the Six Nations and things won't get any easier with title-chasing England in Rome on Saturday.
Matches haven't been played in the Guinness PRO14 since March 1 but it roars back into action with six games this weekend... here are all the chosen XVs.
Cultural norms shine through when comparing hookers across the Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14, but there is still a model of what size No2s should look like.