The Irish Women's team kick off their campaign in Florence at 6 this evening, while the under 20's get underway at the same time.
Jose Schmidt's squad will have their Captains run at the Stadio Olimpico today ahead of their clash with Italy tomorrow.
They'll face an experienced Italian side the Azzuri's average starting age is 28.
In Cardiff tonight Wales host England at the Millennium Stadium from five-past eight.