Italy forwards Michele Lamaro and Danilo Fischetti could feature against Ireland in the Six Nations later this month despite injury problems, the Italian rugby federation (FIR) announced on Sunday. Treviso No. 8 Lamaro has an ankle issue and Zebre prop Fischetti has a shoulder problem after Saturday's loss at England. "The two players, whose conditions for now don't rule them out of returning for our next match against Ireland on February 27, will continue their path back to fitness with their clubs," FIR said. The Azzurri host Andy Farrell's men looking to avoid a record-extending 30th consecutive Six Nations defeat. alu/chc/iwd/jc