Reddan played in the 2013 Six Nations, which concluded with Ireland’s sole loss in Rome, although he cruelly missed out on that game and a shot at the Lions due to the broken leg he suffered in Ireland’s penultimate game, a 13-13 draw at home to France. The defeat cost Declan Kidney his job.

Preview, team news and match facts as Ireland face Italy in Rome with aspirations of a historic third successive Men's Six Nations title.

Ireland's under-20s could finish anywhere in the Six Nations table from third to last, depending on how the three games work out to finish off this year's championship

Wounded Ireland close their latest Six Nations campaign away in Italy, hoping to keep their now slim title hopes alive for a few hours at least. The clash in Rome gets things underway on Super Saturday before England travel to meet Wales in Cardiff and leaders and title favourites France then play host to Scotland in Paris.