Ireland’s Garry Ringrose is tackled by Wales’ Will Rowlands during the Six Nations rugby ... The third game covered by the suspension, the tournament closer against Italy in Rome, will be scrubbed if Ringrose undertakes World Rugby’s tackle school.

Italy host France as Six Nations third-round weekend draws to an exciting close in Rome today. Les Bleus make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico desperate to bounce back quickly from their shock last-gasp defeat by England at Twickenham a fortnight ago that scuppered their latest Grand Slam hopes and made Ireland strong favourites to win a historic and unprecedented third successive title.

Two more big Six Nations displays might send Wales into the summer feeling the worst is behind them after taking a big step forward.