Ireland claim the restart and look to work an exit

Ireland hammer through the phases - Italy poor in defence as Tadhg Beirne powers over from close range

Italy look to run from deep but knock on just outside their 22. Luca Bigi is penalised at the breakdown and Joey Carbery sets up an attacking lineout 5m out.

Italy scrum 5m out from their own line

Garry Ringrose with nimble footwork and looks certain to score but knocks on in the attempt to ground the ball

Strong carries from Bundee Aki and Tadhg Beirne getting Ireland on the front foot inside the Italy 22

Jacob Stockdale breaks from the restart and Ireland are up to halfway

Carlo Canna gets the game underway

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the November Internationals where Ireland take on Italy at Soldier Field. Ireland return to the scene of their historic 2016 win over New Zealand and bost a good record against Italy: 56-19, 63-10, 58-15 wins in their most recent three games.

Join me for kick off in 15 minutes along with live updates and coverage throughout the game.