Here's a reminder of the teams ahead of kick-off.

Ireland: Osborne; Baloucoune, Ringrose, McCloskey, Lowe; S Prendergast, Casey; Loughman, Sheehan, Clarkson; McCarthy, Ryan; Izuchukwu, Doris (capt), Conan.

Replacements: Kelleher, O'Toole, Furlong, Edogbo, Beirne, Timoney, Gibson-Park, Crowley.

Italy: Pani; Lynagh, Marin, Menoncello, Ioane; P Garbisi, Fusco; Cannone, Zuliani, Lamaro (capt); Zambonin, Cannone; Ferrari, Nicotera, Fischetti.

Replacements: Di Bartolomeo, Spagnolo, Hasa, Ruzza, Favretto, Odiase, A Garbisi, Odogwu.

Gareth Steenson
Former Exeter Chiefs fly-half on BBC Radio Ulster

This is still a strong Ireland squad but Italy will be coming here looking to avenge the heavy defeat they suffered the last time they were in Dublin two years ago.

That was lovely from the Italians, as you'd expect.

Now it's time for Ireland's anthems.

Claire Small
Ireland international on BBC Radio Ulster

This is an exciting Ireland team. There are plenty of guys putting their hands up to be part of things going forward.

It's time for the anthems.

First up, it's Italy.

This rarely disappoints.

This is the first Six Nations game for Irish president Catherine Connolly, who is currently being introduced to both sets of players.

It will take some getting used to not watching Michael D Higgins make his way down the line.

Brian O'Driscoll
Former Ireland captain on ITV

I want to see a bit of belief and confidence. I want them to bring back a bit of swagger that has been missing, they know they're a quality team when they click and get together. There's huge improvements can be made but the quality that exists you can turn it around quickly especially under the coaching of Andy Farrell.

There's plenty of noise, flames and sparklers as Caelan Doris, sporting a black eye, and Michele Lamaro lead the teams out in Dublin.

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There will be a bit of history made in Dublin in a few moments.

Scotland's Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match.

The 33-year-old is no stranger to landmark achievements, having become Scottish Rugby's first full-time female referee in 2017 and the first woman to referee a New Zealand Test in November, when they beat Wales 52-26 in Cardiff.

Davidson has officiated two Women's World Cup finals, as well as the 2025 European Challenge Cup final between Bath and Lyon.

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaking to ITV: "Playing with clear intention today is priority. The mood has been good, we have been open and honest and I suppose when you have those conversations at the start of the week, the match can't come quick enough so we've had to hold them back a bit. We know the Test match in front of us will be a difficult one with Italy in form."

On the challenge of Italy: "They're well organised and a well-drilled side with a flowing attack so we need to take the steps forward and dominate their attack and the set-piece is pretty important because they have been good there."

Italy's win against Scotland was Italy’s 17th overall in the Six Nations – and nine of those have come against Scotland. Italy have eight wins in total against the other nations combined.

They have won two and drawn one of their past eight away Six Nations games (L5) - the same number of wins and draws as they had on the road across their previous 57 matches (L54).

They were the only team with a tackle success rate above 90% in the opening round - 91.4% was the Azzurri’s highest rate in a Six Nations game since the final round of 2017, also vs Scotland.

Ireland have won all 13 home games against Italy, and the Azzuri's only win over the Irish in the Six Nations came in Rome in 2013.

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada speaking to ITV: "It's a strong team with a strong character. No one wants to lose the way they did last week even if we all agree that France are an exceptional team.

"Today Ireland have a chance to show their real worth so we are going to do everything to make sure they won't look that good today.

"We are ready, we recovered well and I think every minute we can stay in the game will be a win for us. The pressure is more on their shoulders."

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Gareth Steenson and Claire Small join Orla Bannon in studio, while Mike McCarthy is the man alongside Jim Neilly on commentary.

Final preparations in Dublin.

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Farrell said "nobody was holding back" when his squad addressed last week's humbling Six Nations defeat by France.

"We're very happy because nobody was holding back," said Farrell.

"There was a lot of honesty and no excuses. We tried to get back to simplifying things down and to understand what we stand for as a team.

"You always think that preparations are going right, but until you get a smack in the face like we did in Paris then you find out about yourselves."

When asked how his team need to grow, Farrell said: "The trajectory of every team is always learning and there is good and bad in that.

"This type of experience, it is never nice first game up, and to come second best by quite a stretch.

"It is how we bounce back and move on from that.

"These experiences are going to continue to happen, but I believe [with] the squad and the wider squad we have it'll stand us in good stead."

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has urged his players "not to overthink" against Italy in today's Six Nations game.

Defeat by France in their opening fixture left many questions as to the trajectory of the current Irish crop, who were outplayed by the defending champions for long spells in Paris.

In the past, a home game against Italy may have been viewed as a perfect way to bounce back, but Gonzalo Quesada's side are a much different proposition now and come into this game off the back of an opening victory over Scotland in a rain-sodden Rome.

Farrell wants his side to find a way to "play good, quick, hard rugby" but accepts that won't be a straightforward task.

"It is the best Italian side coming to Dublin. As far as respect, you would be mad not to," Farrell said of the challenge ahead.

"We have all watched the games of what has happened of the last year, six months, and the job that everyone is doing in Italy is fantastic and the respect is right at the forefront.

"Honestly, it is about us having more respect for ourselves this week."

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It's a big day for Robert Baloucoune and Cormac Izuchukwu, who will both make their Six Nations debuts for Ireland.

Baloucoune, who has scored six tries for Ulster this season, won the last of his four Ireland caps in November 2022 and replaces Tommy O'Brien on the right wing.

Munster second row Edwin Edogbo is also set to make his international debut after being named on the bench.

Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI senior journalist at Aviva Stadium

Early kick-offs don't lend themselves to a great buzz around Lansdowne Road and that was the case this morning.

A lot of joggers, dog-walkers, people going about their days.

It naturally picks up as the game nears, but the onus will be on Ireland to engage the crowd early here.

After watching his side fall behind France early last week, Andy Farrell spoke about how Ireland have become a reactive team.

They can't afford to this nifty Italian backline stretch their legs too much here, otherwise this may be another uncomfortable afternoon for an already sputtering Irish machine.

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Ireland wing James Lowe speaking to ITV: "Nice to be back in the mix this weekend and be back at home and we look forward to the challenge. We weren't at our best last week but hopefully we can put in a performance that we're proud of."

On Robert Baloucoune starting: "It's an awesome opportunity, it's been a while since he's been in with us. He's a specimen, he's six foot four and runs like the wind. He frustrates me so much with all his athletic ability so hopefully he has prepared extraordinarily well this week and we can get a big performance from him."