Andy Farrell wants the best Ireland display of this Six Nations yet despite making six changes for Saturday's clash with Italy.
Farrell has named a side without two of his main leaders in skipper Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony, and with half-backs Ross Byrne and Craig Casey starting together for the first time.
"They have earned the right to start and from what we have seen so far, it’s only a few days to the game I know, but it’s been a good start to the week," Farrell said. "Preparation has been great and yeah, they seem ready for it.
