The Azzurri face Ireland at the Stadio Flaminio on Sunday - and the highly-rated No 8 insists Eddie OSullivans men will be dangerous opposition.

But the 21-year-old back-rower is in confident mood and he feels the support of the home crowd could play a massive part in the outcome.

I played against Leinster twice this year in the European Cup with Benetton, and they have lots of players who will play against us on Sunday, said Parisse.

I believe Irelands scrum and three-quarters are one of the best in the world.

I will go onto the pitch with the aim of playing at a high level in the Azzurri shirt after 10 months out and I have lots of faith in this group who, despite being young, have been together for a long time.

In the Stadio Flaminio, I hope the Roman fans will warm to us and push us on for a great result.