CJ Stander (Ireland) has made more carries (36) than any other player in the 2021 Six Nations so far, he has topped the final rankings for this category in three of the last four editions of the Championship (2019 – Billy Vunipola).

Ireland have kicked from hand 76 times in the Championship this year, more than any other side, while Italy have kicked the least (44); however, only Finn Russell (28) has kicked more often than Paolo Garbisi (24 - 55% of Italy’s total).

Italy have conceded a try-scoring bonus point in 17 of their 22 matches since they were introduced to the Six Nations in 2017; only England (9) have picked up more than Ireland (8) whilst Italy are the only side yet to register one.