Murray clears to halfway, could start for the Irish

Ireland have won 100% of their own scrums in the opening 2 games, can they continue this form against a strong Italian pack?

Bowe cathces and Henderson has a carry

Tommaso Allan to get us underway, he kicks off deep

cmon Ireland

lets go Ireland!!!!

Anthems over, kick off minutes away

Forza Irlanda

The Olympic park is covered in green today, packed with Irish fans

Teams coming out to the field now, anthems ready to get underway