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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Sam Warburton the captain of Wales celebrates his sides 23-16 victory on a lap of honour  during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland at the Millennium Stadium on March 14, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: Sam Warburton the captain of Wales celebrates his sides 23-16 victory on a lap of honour during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland at the Millennium Stadium on March 14, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)Michael Steele/Getty Images

Italy vs. Wales: Date, Live Stream, TV Info, 6 Nations 2015 Preview

Tom SunderlandMar 19, 2015

Wales will bring their 2015 Six Nations campaign to an end in Rome this Saturday, where they will take on Italy and attempt to make one final push toward this year's title.

Warren Gatland's side are currently level on points with Ireland and England, hoping to complete what would be a masterful comeback since suffering defeat to England in Week 1.

Jacques Brunel's men are looking to dash those prayers, however, and chase a dream finish of their own; searching for a first win over Wales since 2007.

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Saturday's visitors can claim an eighth consecutive win over Italy this weekend, matching their record of successive wins against the Azzurri. Read on for a breakdown of all the vital viewing information, along with a match preview.

Date: Saturday, March 21

Time: 12:30 p.m. GMT/8:30 a.m. ET

Live Stream: BBC Sport website (UK), SuperSport stream (SA)

TV Info: BBC One (UK), SuperSport 1 (SA)

Wales Waging Last-Gasp Bid for Silverware

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Warren Gatland the head coach of Wales looks on prior to kickoff during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland at The Millennium Stadium on March 14, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

The loss to England in Cardiff left a bitter taste in Welsh mouths at the beginning of February, but three wins on the trot since then have turned fortunes around for Warren Gatland's troops.

Admittedly, a points-difference deficit of more than 20 points compared to each of Ireland and England means Wales' chances are nevertheless slim, but a chance is all any team really needs.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Wales captain Sam Warburton celebrates after the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland at Millennium Stadium on March 14, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

At least that will be the mentality of captain Sam Warburton heading to Rome, having deservedly taken home a Man of the Match medal for his contribution in Saturday's 23-16 win over Ireland.

However, despite the flanker's display, ex-England international Will Greenwood saw fit to highlight the contributions of others as more vital to the tournament-turning result:

Ideally, Wales would see Ireland and England both lose while churning out a routine win over the Azzurri in Rome, in which case points difference nor tries scored would be a factor.

The Welsh can still claim the title should they manage to rout the Italians by a big enough margin, but it's a lot of ground to make up on their fellow Six Nations peers. Chris Foy of the Daily Mail reports that even should Gatland's side succeed, no silverware will be on hand in Italy:

The Irish face Scotland in Saturday's second matchup before England play host to France in the competition's curtain call, although the staggered kickoffs will again court some controversy.

Wales have an underdog's journey ahead of them should they wish to finish atop the table, but playing first may have its own relieving advantages in Rome.

Gatland Searching For Front-Row Solution

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14:  Samson Lee of Wales is taken off the field after suffering a leg injury during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland at Millennium Stadium on March 14, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Aaron Jarvis and Rob Evans will be introduced into Gatland's front row, following the injuries sustained by props Samson Lee and Gethin Jenkins against Ireland, per BBC Sport.

"Obviously it's disappointing for Gethin and Samson, but Rob and Aaron stepped up well last weekend and we expect the same on Saturday," noted Gatland, reported by BBC Sport.

With Gatland short on options, Tomas Francis of Exeter Chiefs and Saracens' Rhys Gill have been added as cover, but Italy will be pleased to see their opponents' options shortened. Scott Andrews and Gareth Davies are also in after Richard Hibbard and Mike Phillips were ruled out.

Greenwood posted notes following Italy's 29-0 defeat to France on Saturday, where the set piece was highlighted as something of a strength for Brunel's side:

Italy are hoping to recover from what was a poor defeat, rolling over for a French team who were by no means near their best, while displaying a raft of their own issues.

The scrum could be one area in which the Rome hosts look to cement some sense of dominance, with Gatland's hands somewhat tied as to whom he'll be able to pick this weekend.

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