Are wounded Ireland vulnerable to an Italian job?

Plus, we look at some of the wider tactical and skillset deficiencies plaguing Irish rugby

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Ireland's current winning streak against Italy stretches back to the 2013 Six Nations Championship. Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/ AFP via Getty Images.
Ireland's current winning streak against Italy stretches back to the 2013 Six Nations Championship. Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/ AFP via Getty Images.

Ireland suffer a heavy defeat to France while Italy are on a high following a win over Scotland.

Does that make for a potential banana skin for Andy Farrell and Co this weekend?

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to discuss.

Plus, we look at some of the wider tactical and skillset deficiencies plaguing Irish rugby. What can be done to stop the rot?

Produced by John Casey.

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