By Nick Said, Reuters
Published: 17:54 GMT, 22 February 2019 | Updated: 17:55 GMT, 22 February 2019
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Italy coach Conor O'Shea has named five changes to his side to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Sunday, with Braam Steyn moving from flank to take over at No 8 from veteran Sergio Parisse.
Parisse was ruled out after suffering concussion while playing for his club Stade Francais at the weekend.
The loss of his experience and leadership is a blow after he broke the record for the most Six Nations appearances at the start of this year's competition.
Braam Steyn (front right) will act as cover for Sergio Parisse (left) when Italy face Ireland
Four of Italy's changes come in the pack as New Zealand-born loose-forward Jimmy Tuivaiti will make a