Ireland responded to their worst start to a Guinness Six Nations campaign by running in six tries during a resounding 48-10 bonus-point success over Italy in Rome.
Beaten last time out by Wales a Llanelli, Italy have opted to change six of their XV for this Saturday's Six Nations clash with France.
Franco Smith has named a squad largely similar to the group selected for the autumn international window, with the addition of six uncapped players.
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.
The Italian franchise have just two wins from a dozen outings in this season’s Guinness PRO14, but pack statistics have resulted in a dozen forwards signing new deals.
Scotland player ratings: Gregor Townsend's men came into the Wooden Spoon decider knowing a win was a must, not just for team morale, but potentially with regards to ramifications for his own position.