SIMON Easterby has named his Ireland team for Saturday’s Six Nations Round 5 clash against Italy in Rome. Ireland conclude their 2025 Championship campaign at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday at 2.15pm Irish time. Caelan Doris will captain the team with the retiring Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray among the bench. Surprisingly, there's no place for the other departing legend in Cian Healy across the whole 23. Hugo Keenan starts at full-back, with James Lowe and Mack Hansen returning to the back three. Robbie Henshaw partners Garry Ringrose in midfield, while Jack Crowley comes into the team at out-half alongside Jamison Gibson-Park at scrum-half. In the pack, there is an unchanged front row as Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Finlay Bealham start, with James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne named in the engine room. Jack Conan is named at blindside flanker, Josh van der Flier is at openside and captain Doris completes the Ireland XV at number eight. The fit-again Tadhg Furlong is in line for his first appearance of the Championship off the bench. He joins forwards Gus McCarthy, Jack Boyle, Joe McCarthy and O’Mahony among the replacements. Scrum-half Murray, Sam Prendergast and Bundee Aki provide the backline reinforcements for Ireland. Looking ahead to Saturday’s game, Easterby said: “We have freshened things up a little this week in selection. "And it’s a great boost to welcome back some players from injury, alongside others who have patiently waited in the wings for their chance to start. "We’re aware of Italy’s many threats and we know from experience that travelling to Rome presents a serious challenge, so the squad understands its responsibilities. “A lot has been made about the various permutations at play, and it certainly makes for a dramatic day of international rugby. "Our primary focus is on our performance and we are determined to finish our campaign on a positive note.” Ireland: Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe; Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Finlay Bealham; James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne; Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (capt). Replacements: Gus McCarthy, Jack Boyle, Tadhg Furlong, Joe McCarthy, Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray, Sam Prendergast, Bundee Aki. More to follow...