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Six Nations fixture kick-off times, TV channels and team news this weekend

It is round two of the Six Nations this weekend with three more games to keep us entertained.

Scotland and Wales go head-to-head in Edinburgh with both sides looking to make it two wins out of two.

England are expected to bounce back as they face Italy, while Ireland go into a tough challenge against France in Dublin on the back of their defeat in Cardiff.

Here is everything you need to know about the games:

England v Italy

What time is kick-off?

The game will start at 2.15pm on Saturday, February 13.

What TV channel is it on?

Live coverage is on ITV Sport and it can be live streamed on ITV Hub.

What is the team news?

England have props Mako Vunipola and Kyle Sinckler back from injury and suspension respectively – and Eddie Jones has wasted no time in throwing them into the side.

Following the shock defeat to Scotland, head coach Jones has made five changes and opted for an entirely new front row with Jamie George the big casualty. He has been replaced by Luke Cowan-Dickie at hooker, dropping to the bench with Ellis Genge and Will Stuart.

Flanker Mark Wilson and inside centre Ollie Lawrence, who had just one touch of the ball against Scotland, have been left out of the 23-man squad.

Courtney Lawes has come into the back row with George Ford starting at fly-half to resume his partnership with Owen Farrell, who has switched to the midfield.

England fly-half George Ford (PA)

Italy have added experience to their side with centre Carlo Canna and prop Andrea Lovotti set to start.

England: 15. Elliot Daly; 14. Anthony Watson, 13. Henry Slade, 12. Owen Farrell (capt), 11. Jonny May; 10. George Ford, 9. Ben Youngs; 1. Mako Vunipola, 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3. Kyle Sinckler; 4. Maro Itoje, 5. Jonny Hill; 6. Courtney Lawes, 7. Tom Curry, 8. Billy Vunipola.

Replacements: 16. Jamie George, 17. Ellis Genge, 18. Will Stuart, 19. Charlie Ewels, 20. Ben Earl, 21. Jack Willis, 22. Dan Robson, 23. Max Malins.

Italy: 15. Jacopo Trulla; 14. Luca Sperandio, 13. Juan Ignacio Brex, 12. Carlo Canna, 11. Monty Ioane, 10. Paolo Garbisi, 9. Stephen Varney; 1. Andrea Lovotti, 2. Luca Bigi (capt), 3. Marco Riccioni; 4. Marco Lazzaroni, 5. David Sisi, 6. Sebastian Negri (Benetton Rugby, 29 caps) 7. Johan Meyer 8. Michele Lamaro.

Replacements: 16. Gianmarco Lucchesi, 17. Danilo Fischetti, 18. Giosuè Zilocchi, 19. Niccolò Cannone, 20. Federico Ruzza, 21. Guglielmo Palazzani, 22. Tommaso Allan, 23. Federico Mori.

Scotl and v Wales

What time is kick-off?

This one is the second game of the day on Saturday at 4.45pm.

What channel is it on?

This one is on BBC One and will also be available on the iPlayer. It will also be live on S4C and can be streamed via S4C Clic.

What is the team news?

Wales have been struck badly by injuries this week and head coach Wayne Pivac has been forced into five changes to his side that started with a win over Ireland.

Dan Lydiate (ACL), Tomos Williams (hamstring), Johnny Williams and Hallam Amos (head injuries), George North (foot) are all out, while Josh Navidi, who came on early in the first half, is also absent.

Aaron Wainwright of Wales. (Huw Evans Picture Agency)

It means that Aaron Wainwright, Gareth Davies, Nick Tompkins, Owen Watkin and Liam Williams, who is back from suspension, have come into the side. Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo will win his first cap if he comes off the bench.

Scotland have also had to make changes with Jamie Ritchie, Cameron Redpath and Sean Maitland all injured following their winning start against England.

Scarlets back rower Blade Thomson is called into the side along with Harlequins centre James Lang and Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham.

Scotland: 15. Stuart Hogg (capt); 14. Darcy Graham, 13. Chris Harris, 12. James Lang, 11. Duhan van der Merwe; 10. Finn Russell, 9. Ali Price; 1. Rory Sutherland, 2. George Turner, 3. Zander Fagerson, 4. Scott Cummings, 5. Jonny Gray; 6. Blade Thomson, 7. Hamish Watson, 8. Matt Fagerson.

Replacements: 16. David Cherry, 17. Oli Kebble, WP Nel, Richie Gray, Gary Graham, Scott Steele, Jaco van der Walt, Huw Jones.

Wales: 15. Leigh Halfpenny; 14. Louis Rees-Zammit, 13. Owen Watkin, 12. Nick Tompkins, 11. Liam Williams; 10. Dan Biggar, 9. Gareth Davies; 1. Wyn Jones, 2. Ken Owens, 3. Tomas Francis; 4. Adam Beard, 5. Alun Wyn Jones (capt); 6. Aaron Wainwright, 7. Justin Tipuric, Taulupe Faletau.

Replacements: 16. Elliot Dee, 17. Rhodri Jones, 18. Leon Brown, 19. Will Rowlands, 20. James Botham, 21. Kieran Hardy, 22. Callum Sheedy, 23. Willis Halaholo.

Ireland v France

What time is kick-off?

This game is on Sunday, February 14 and is a 3pm kick-off.

What channel is it on?

ITV with a live stream on ITV Hub.

What is the team news?

Ireland are missing key players with Conor Murray picking up a hamstring injury in training this week, while Johnny Sexton and James Ryan have been unable to come through return to play protocols.

It means a new half-back pairing of Jamison Gibson Park and Billy Burns with Iain Henderson coming in at lock and being named as captain.

For France, Teddy Thomas has dropped to the bench despite scoring two tries against Italy.

Ireland: 15. Hugo Keenan; 14. Keith Earls, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Robbie Henshaw, 11. James Lowe; 10. Billy Burns, 9. Jamison Gibson Park; 1. Cian Healy, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Andrew Porter; 4. Tadhg Beirne, 5. Iain Henderson (capt) , 6. Rhys Ruddock, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. CJ Stander.

Replacements: 16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. Ed Byrne, 18. Tadhg Furlong, 19. Ultan Dillane, 20. Will Connors, 21. Craig Casey, 22. Ross Byrne, 23. Jordan Larmour.

France: 15. Brice Dulin; 14. Damian Penaud, 13. Arthur Vincent, 12. Gael Fickou, 11. Gabin Villiere; 10. Matthieu Jalibert, 9. Antoine Dupont; 1. Cyril Baille, 2. Julien Marchand, 3. Mohamed Haouas; 4. Bernard Le Roux, 5. Paul Willemse; 6. Anthony Jelonch, 7. Charles Ollivon (capt), 8. Gregory Alldritt.

Replacements: 16. Pierre Bourgarit, 17. Hassane Kolingar, 18. Uini Atonio, 19. Romain Taofifenua, 20. Dylan Cretin, 21. Baptiste Serin, 22. Anthony Bouthier, 23. Teddy Thomas.

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