A visit to Dublin follows on a Friday evening to face Eire on 6 March.

Eire coach Andy Farrell solely named two Welsh gamers in his squad when he was answerable for the British and Irish Lions for the collection win in Australia in the summertime.

Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan appeared as a substitute in two Assessments, whereas Gloucester scrum-half Williams was injured earlier than the collection started.

Tandy’s facet end the marketing campaign towards Italy in Cardiff eight days later with the Azzurri aiming for a 3rd successive win towards Wales.

Italy have additionally gained the previous two matches at Principality Stadium and celebrated an announcement victory towards Australia in November 2025.

“It’s true as a group we would have had some good outcomes previously couple of years,” mentioned Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada.

“I do know that the disaster that’s in Wales and the conditions with the golf equipment, however I additionally understand how a lot satisfaction they are going to put on this Six Nations and need to have efficiency with the nationwide group.

“They know if Wales carry out and has good outcomes, it will likely be such a assist with the transition they’re going by now.”

Quesada additionally factors to the distinction in services between Italy and the opposite 5 nations concerned.

“We all know they’ve unbelievable services in Wales and all of the circumstances to organize with,” mentioned the previous Argentina worldwide.

“We’re the one federation that don’t have our personal rugby coaching centre.

“It’s not excuses, simply information and we don’t point out it internally. We need to compete towards Wales, as we need to compete towards all the opposite sides.”