Wales vs. Italy: Date, Live Stream, TV Info, Six Nations 2016 Preview

Wales may not be able to win the 2016 RBS Six Nations, but they'll be determined to end their campaign on a high against an Italy side who will pick up the wooden spoon for the 11th time since becoming the sixth nation in 2000.

The Italians will be looking to salvage what pride they can by beating Wales in order to avoid finishing the Six Nations without picking up a single victory along the way. They face an unenviable task, though, having beaten the Welsh just twice in 16 attempts.

Here are all the details you need to catch the action, and read on for a closer look at the upcoming match:

Date: Saturday, March 19

Time: 2:30 p.m. GMT

TV: BBC One

Live Stream: BBC iPlayer

Preview

Wales will need to pick themselves up after the 25-21 defeat to England ended their hopes of winning the championship, which Eddie Jones' side then sealed after Scotland surprised France on Sunday.

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Despite the Twickenham match presenting a winner-takes-all scenario, the Welsh were unusually subdued for much of the contest and only a late rally in the final quarter of the game caused England any real worry.

Rugby journalist Simon Thomas was not impressed with what he saw, particularly in the first half:

A repeat performance on Saturday would give Italy an excellent chance of claiming their only points of the championship.

Wales will have to show a marked improvement without captain Sam Warburton, Alun Wyn Jones and Alex Cuthbert, with all three missing out due to injury, per BBC Sport. Rhys Webb will return to the starting lineup for the first time since September, with Gareth Davies dropped to the bench.

Here is the full lineup, with Dan Lydiate captaining the side in Warburton's absence, per Welsh Rugby Union:

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is eagerly anticipating Lydiate's stint with the armband and is hoping for a big response from his players following their disappointing defeat, per BBC Sport:

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This weekend it is all about finishing off the tournament well and putting in a big performance. It's good to see [Webb] back and starting, it's a good opportunity for him. 

Saturday is a good chance for some of the players to redeem themselves and we are looking for a big performance.

I've been involved in a couple of times when [Lydiate] has captained the midweek sides and he jumped at the opportunity this weekend and it will be good to see how he goes.

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Italy will also be looking for an improved showing after they shipped a staggering nine tries against Ireland last time out—a side that had not tasted victory in their previous three Six Nations matches.

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Key to their fortunes—as always—will be Sergio Parisse.

Per French rugby writer Gavin Mortimer, Italy received a boost midweek with the 32-year-old reportedly opting to stay on for three more years with the national side:

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According to @midi_olympique Sergio Parisse & incoming Italy coach Conor O'Shea have been having fruitful discussions of late. As a result..

— gavin mortimer (@gavinmortimer7) March 14, 2016"

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...the great Italian No8 has aborted plans to retire from Test rugby & will lead Italy to the 2019 RWC. But he won't go on June tours

— gavin mortimer (@gavinmortimer7) March 14, 2016"

Sports writer Murray Kinsella believes he is vital to their success:

Indeed, Parisse has again stood out as one of the side's better performers even in a difficult campaign such as this one.

The No. 8 has been the driving force behind Italy's attack, making 43 carries and gaining 237 metres—more than any other player in the team, per the tournament's official website.

Expect a big performance from him at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. It may not be enough to guide his team to victory in Cardiff, but if Wales get off to another slow start, Italy could really give them something to think about.