Insights: Six Nations Round 2 Match Previews

This article contains a match preview for each fixture in Round 2 of the 2025 Six Nations.

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Round 2 of the Six Nations begins on Saturday when Italy host Wales in Rome.

Italy vs. Wales

Kicking off the weekend, Italy welcome Wales to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, and both teams are eager to bounce back after opening-round defeats. Italy showed flashes of brilliance against Scotland but ultimately fell short having been level going into the final quarter, while Wales were demolished by the sublime France in Paris.

Historically, Wales has dominated this fixture, but recent form suggests this could be a closer contest than in previous years and that Italy will start as favourites at home.…