*We want 10, we want 10*

After conceding four penalties in the opening 10 minutes, Ireland have only conceded three more in the other hour.

That's a big improvement.

Ireland win a penalty advantage as a maul rolls towards the 22, and O'Brien sticks the ball into the corner.

Just 10 minutes to go.

But Katie Whelan, just on for Erin King, is put into touch and Italy have another chance to clear.

Ireland have the ball back and are looking to finish with a flurry.

They're back into the 22 and looking to end on a high.

Ireland win the penalty and O'Brien has a change to send the ball deep into the Italian half.

But there's a let off for Italy as Neve Jones' throw is demeed not to be straight, and Italy have a chance to clear.

Nope, not on this occasion.

Ireland are held up over the line.

Now Anna McGann is brought down five metres out after the replacement wing made a break of her own!

Can Ireland finish it off?

Beibhinn Parsons makes 50 metres with a superb run as she beats four players.. She's been exceptional today.

Ireland have it and are now up to the 22.

The Ireland maul powers over the halfway line but Neve Jones was pushed into touch.

Massive turnover from Parsons who ripped the ball back in the tackle to give possession back to Ireland.

Emily Lane was then played off the ball and they win the penalty.

Stacey Flood is pulled up for crossing as Eve Higgins spotted a gap and Ireland give away the penalty.

Italy stick it into the corner as they chase that bonus point try.

Just 20 minutes left in Galway.

Grace Davitt
Former Ireland centre on BBC iPlayer

The crucial thing for the next 20 minutes is can Ireland get more ball in hand. For the past 20 minutes it's been all Italy in that respect.

Eve Higgins and Dorothy Wall make some good metres to bring Ireland out of the 22.

Ireland are resisting the urge to put boot to ball so far, and it's been rewarded as they move up to the 10 metre line.

Italy make a mess of it as they spill the ball forwards.

Ireland will have the scrum in their own 22.

The attack will get the headlines but it has been a strong defensive set from the hosts. They've made 87.4% of their 111 tackles.

The Italian maul grinds to a halt so Italy have to go through the backs.

They are about five metres out but are pushing for that bonus point score.

Grace Davitt
Former Ireland centre on BBC iPlayer

This game has been hugely attritional. Some big hits from both sides, some big carries.

Ireland are stuck in the middle of the pitch but Italy hold firm.

Erin King is pinged for holding on at the ruck, so Italy have a penalty and can gain some territory.

Robyn O'Connor is off for Anna McGann. That was some debut. She put in some bit tackles and got the try her she deserved.

Just the six changes as Sam Monaghan, Neve Jones, Niamh O'Dowd, Sadhbh McGrath, Dorothy Wall and Eve Higgins are all on.

Aoife Wafer makes way after a huge shift, while Linda Djougang, Ellena Perry, Clidhna Moloney-Macdonald, Ruth Campbell and Aoife Dalton are also off.

Just Katie Whelan and Anna McGann remain on the bench.