Hoping to see their side build on their 18-15 victory over Scotland last Thursday, Italy fans will travel to fill the Aviva Stadium away end for Gli Azzurri's Six Nations clash against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.
Those heading to the ground will be keen to make themselves heard, though they should keep in mind that the away end is in the smallest part of the Aviva – the peculiarly shaped North Stand.
However, visiting supporters can still create a strong atmosphere to back their team against the odds, and Italy will fancy their chances after Ireland were downed 36-14 by France on matchday one.
Read on as Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about the Aviva Stadium away end, including details of the experience from the stand, as well as looking at the typical ticket allocation.
What is the Aviva Stadium away end like?
The away end at the Aviva Stadium is located in the North Stand. Anyone who has ever seen a match played at the Aviva Stadium on television will know that this end is by far the smallest part of the entire stadium, with the whole end being just one tier.
The away end does feel very separate from the rest of the stadium, thanks to its unique shape and the comparative size of the ground's other stands. Whether by design or not, you do feel like you are being imposed on by the rest of the stadium in the away end which helps to create an intimidating atmosphere.
It should be noted that the roof does not offer the same protection from the weather to away fans as it does to home fans, so if anyone has plans of travelling to Dublin to experience the atmosphere, bringing an umbrella or a rain jacket may be important on a rainy day.
One positive of the away end being a single tier is the view. Regardless of where your ticket is in the away end, you will have a good view of the pitch and feel close to the action unlike other stadiums that often place travelling fans far away from the action.
How many away fans normally go to the Aviva Stadium?
The number of away fans who attend matches at the Aviva Stadium often varies.
For example, the English Football Association were given an allocation of 2,981 tickets as England played against Ireland, all of which sold out during the first sale window. Generally speaking, an allocation of between 2,500 and 3000 visiting supporters are housed in the Aviva Stadium's away end.
Smaller nations are often given a smaller allocation while bigger nations tend to be given numbers in the upper end of the available range. Ireland's Six Nations competitors – Italy, France, Scotland, Wales and England – would likely receive a relatively large allocation.