Italy v Wales start time and TV channel for Six Nations
Italy host Wales in round two of the Six Nations.
Wales are on a 13-Test losing streak and a loss to the Azzurri this weekend will most likely mean that Warren Gatland's side will be picking up the Wooden Spoon again this year.
Put to the sword in Paris, Wales were hammered 43-0 by tournament favourites France and have not won an international match since October 2023.
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Last year, Wales were beaten by Italy in their own backyard for the second time in a row. This year, though, the Stadio Olimpico is the venue and the last time Wales played there they beat the Italians 29-17 thanks to tries from Liam Williams, Rio Dyer and Taulupe Faletau.
It's a very different story in 2025, however, with Italy hoping they can build on the two wins and a draw they earned in 2024's competition when they face a Wales team that are severely lacking in confidence.
Here's everything you need to know about Italy v Wales.
When is Italy v Wales?
Italy play Wales at 2.15pm on Saturday, February 8, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Viewing details
For viewers in the United Kingdom, Italy v Wales is being shown live on ITV1. Viewers from Wales can also watch on S4C.
You can live stream by using ITVX, BBC iPlayer or S4C Clic. You will need an account with those services and a TV licence to use them.
Coverage on ITV1 begins at 1.40pm and concludes at 4.15pm.
Coverage on S4C begins at 1.30pm and concludes at 4.45pm.
Team news
Italy XV: Allan; Capuozzo, Brex, Menoncello, Ioane; P Garbisi, Page-Relo; Fischetti, Nicotera, Ferrari, N Cannone, Ruzza, Negri, Lamaro, L Cannonne.
Replacements: Lucchesi, Rizzioli, Riccioni, Lamb, Zuliani, Vintcent, A Garbisi, Trulla.
Wales XV: Liam Williams; Tom Rogers, Nick Tompkins, Eddie James, Josh Adams; Ben Thomas, Tomos Williams; Gareth Thomas, Evan Lloyd, Henry Thomas, Will Rowlands, Dafydd Jenkins, James Botham, Jac Morgan (captain), Taulupe Faletau.
Replacements: Elliot Dee, Nicky Smith, Keiron Assiratti, Freddie Thomas, Aaron Wainwright, Rhodri Williams, Dan Edwards, Blair Murray
What have the coaches said?
Italy head coach Gonzalo Queseda: "In defence we were too tight.
"We worked too hard in the ruck and the defence could not be aggressive. They were good at catching us high and slowing down the ball. We found solutions at halftime and at 19-19 we could have taken control of the game."
Wales head coach Warren Gatland: "What impressed me about them was their fight. They are a team who wont go away. They’ll compete hard at the breakdown and are a tough team to go away.
"We’ve spoken as a group about how important this game is for us. Players have taken some leadership and ownership this week. You try to be positive as much as you can. You try not to look at the white noise from the outside.
"That’s hugely important. We are focusing on ourselves and preparing for this week. Every game is important. People throw out comments - 'It's a must win game' - but you don’t talk about that as a group.
"You concentrate on preparation and those things take care of themselves. We didn’t express ourselves as much as we could have last week. We need to make sure we execute and take our chances."
