Scott Bemand is about to empty his bench, so stick with me while I work through it.

There's a welcome return from Sam Monaghan, while Neve Jones is also going to be introduced.

I'll bring you the full changes when they all get on.

In the meantime, Italy are pushing as they work it through the hands.

Grace Davitt
Former Ireland centre on BBC iPlayer

To get into the Ireland '22' and come away with points will please Italy a lot. They really pummelled Ireland up front.

It's better from Italy as the creep closer to the line.

Ireland have been clinical at the other end, so you feel they have to make these chances count if they are to get back into this one.

They have a penalty advantage.

Italy finally get a bit of time with the ball, but they are stuck on halfway and Ireland are keeping them there.

They finally put boot to ball and make good territory with a 50/22.

There's a brief stoppage as Emily Lane is patched up for some blood, but she looks set to continue.

Ireland win the throw and are back on the Italian line as Erin King goes close.

They've picked up exactly where they left off.

Grace Davitt
Former Ireland centre on BBC iPlayer

Ireland took every opportunity they got from the Italian team in the first half but we saw some glimmers of hope from them too.

It's an immediate penalty for Ireland as Aura Muzzo strays offside.

O'Brien sends the ball into the 22.

Italy have the wind in their backs for the second half, will that make a difference?

Off we go.

The players are back out on the pitch in Galway so it won't be too long before we are back under way.

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Meanwhile in Cardiff...

France produced a second-half power show to shrug off a resilient Wales by 38-7.

Wales led through a penalty try as they aimed to end a run of nine defeats in a row at the hands of France.

But the visitors simply had too much muscle, class and know-how to be denied a comfortable 38-7 win at the Arms Park.

France even survived a spell down to 13 players as Madoussou Fall Raclot hit back before seizing control through Manae Feleu, Lea Marie and player of the match Pauline Bourdon Sansus.

Anais Grando added to her try last week with two late scores but it was not enough to prevent France slipping to second in the Six Nations table, behind England on points difference after the Red Roses crushed Scotland.

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Dominant England spoiled Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try 84-7 win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.

A total of 30,498 fans were in the stands at Murrayfield - a record for a standalone women's sporting event in Scotland - and they were ultimately treated to a 35th consecutive Test win for the Red Roses after a powerful display.

Ellie Kildunne, starting on the wing for the first time in the Six Nations, was as lively as ever and scored twice in the first half, while captain Meg Jones, Kelsey Clifford and Emma Sing added further first-half scores.

But the Murrayfield crowd did have a moment to savour in the first half when Helson Nelson's chip over the top and Chloe Rollie's pass was finished well by Rhona Lloyd, who surged over for a try which was cheered to the rafters.

However, it was only a fleeting moment as England added seven second-half scores as Amy Cokayne, Sarah Bern, former captain Marlie Packer, Sadia Kabeya, Mia Venner, and Haineala Lutui all bolstered the scoreboard further as England laid down another marker in their pursuit of an eighth straight Six Nations title.

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How does it feel to score a try on your Ireland debut?

This good.

As a journalist I like stats. It's part of my job.

But sometimes they don't always tell the story.

Ireland have edged possession, by 52% to 48%, and only made seven more carries than Italy with 57.

Ireland have made more tackles, with 75 to 66, and only made 13 more metres in the opening 40 minutes.

They've both conceded five penalties, but yet Ireland lead by 35 points.

It's a funny old game.

Grace Davitt
Former Ireland centre on BBC iPlayer

That was great work by Ireland to keep the ball alive, great moving of the ball. Ireland have been sensational and what a homecoming for Beibhinn Parsons.

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Well, that was all rather fun.

Just the nine tries in a full-throttle opening half.

Another 40 minutes to go.

We're into the final minute and Ireland have a scrum just inside their own half.

They get a penalty advantage for a deliberate knock on, so there could be time for one last bit of attacking fun.

Grace Davitt
Former Ireland centre on BBC iPlayer

That's a really good reaction from Ireland after some Italian pressure.