By SAM JACKSON
PREVIEW...
Ireland v Italy
Today. Kick-off 3pm
SECOND row Sam Monaghan returns from injury to captain Ireland as one of four changes to the side that lost 38-17 to France in their opener.
The 28-year-old Wasps lock, below, missed the clash in Le Mans after failing to pass return to play protocols following a concussion.
Grace Moore is at blindside, having come off the bench last week, with Aoife Wafer moving to openside.
Dannah O’Brien comes in at fly-half and centre Enya Breen makes her first Ireland start since picking up an injury in last year’s opener with Wales. Monag...
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