2 points... I think Ireland know they are now fans for a championship, and most fans will want Italy to pull off the performance of the year, and really ignite this championship!
Secondly, I think the Italian gameplan might prove handy this week, England semi successfully strangled them. I think Iteland will be feeling the pressure to prove last week was about them and not about France being under prepared, and that might lead to players forcing it and trying too hard. Italy were unlucky not to get a LBP if I remember correctly (or was that v France), I think theyll go out there with nothing to lose...
Italy to win this by 5!!!