Wales vs Italy Rugby – Six Nations 2022: Start time, TV channels, free live stream, team news

WALES have captain Alun Wyn Jones back as they host whipping boys Italy in their latest Six Nations game.

The Castle dislocated his shoulder during the Autumn International with New Zealand and it was assumed he would miss the entire tournament.

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Wales’ title defense has not gone according to plan so far as they have been plagued by injuries and have lost three of the four games they have played.

However, last week they showed signs of improvement pushed the Grand Slam pursuer France to the stop.

And they are expected to pick up a second win of the season against the Italians.

Italy has Haven’t won a Six Nations game since 2015 and haven’t even claimed a lost bonus point this year.

When does Wales vs Italy rugby start?

What TV channel is Wales v Italy Rugby showing on and can I stream it live?

• Wales vs Italy is live on BBC One.
• Coverage begins at 1:45 p.m. – half an hour before kick-off.
• To stream the game live, go to BBC iPlayer.
• Viewers wishing to watch in Welsh can tune into S4C.

Can I watch Wales v Italy rugby for free?

• Yes. BBC is free to all UK viewers with a TV license.

Team News

Wales team

15) Johnny McNicholl

14) Louis Rees-Zammit

13) Owen Watkin

12) Uilisi Halaholo

11) Josh Adams

10) Dan Biggar

9) Gareth Davis

1) Gareth Thomas

2) Dewi Lake

3) Dillon Lewis

4) Adam Bart

5) Alun Wyn Jones

6) Seb Davies

7) Josh Navidi

8) Taulupe Faletau

Replacement: Bradley Roberts, Wyn Jones, Leon Brown, Will Rowlands, Ross Moriarty, Kieran Hardy, Callum Sheedy, Nick Tompkins

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Italy team

Ange Capuozzo; Edoardo Padovani, Juan Ignacio Brex, Leonardo Marin, Montanna Ioane; Paolo Garbisi, Callum Braley; Danilo Fischetti, Giacomo Nicotera, Pietro Ceccarelli, Marco Fuser, Federico Ruzza, Giovanni Pettinelli, Michele Lamaro (Captain), Toa Halafihi.

Replacement: Luca Bigi, Cherif Traore, Tiziano Pasquali, David Sisi, Niccolò Cannone, Braam Steyn, Alessandro Fusco, Marco Zanon.

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Latest Odds

Wales 1/100

Draw 80/1

Italy 25/1

* Odds of bet fair right from Thursday, 17