Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has called on the RBS 6 Nations organisers to adopt a Premier League-style format of synchronised kick-off times on the final day of competition . Under current broadcasting agreements , the last round of fixtures is staggered throughout the day in a bid to maximise television audiences ; with Wales facing Italy in tomorrow 's early tie . With the three-way race likely to be decided by points difference , the approach gives fellow challengers Ireland and England – who are up second and third – a clearer indication of their required score-line and , according to Howley , lessens the entertainment value . Wales assistant coach Rob Howley ( left ) wants the final round of Six Nations games to be sychronised . ' I do really enjoy the last day of the Premier League , where everyone listens to their radios to hear the scores , ' said Howley . 'The drama of that situation is unique and it would be unique in rugby - probably that should be the case in the Six Nations . 'Ultimately , in terms of all of us kicking off at the same time , there would be some drama in the game ; knowing what changes need to be made and the message we need to get onto the pitch . Going up first , it 's important we win the game . Ireland and England will have the opportunity after our game to know what they have to do , which is always a good thing . ' Wales need a landslide victory to overturn the points advantage of their two title rivals . They must capitalise on every attacking opportunity and , following an injury to Sergio Parisse , the chances of a significant winning margin have been given a major boost . Sportsmail revealed on Wednesday that the Italian skipper had just a '30-40 per cent ' chance of being fit for the tie at the Stadio Olimpico , where it was yesterday confirmed that he will play no part because of soft tissue damage to his foot . Howley thinks his side 's opening 15 minutes against Ireland was their best display since 2008 . The much less experienced Samuela Vunisa has replaced the Azzurri No 8 . He will line up against Toby Faletau but - despite being connected to Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale – the Welshman does not share Howley 's view about following football 's lead with fixture scheduling . ' I 've not spoken to Gareth , ' said Faletau . ' I 'm not related to him ; our girlfriends are sisters but that 's about it . I watch the last couple of games in the football when it gets exciting . I would rather have it this way round , but with us playing last . It 's not the case this time , but it 's exciting for the players who play the first game , because they can watch the other games and wait in anticipation . ' Bale often sends messages of support for the Welsh rugby team through Twitter , while Faletau 's nearest and dearest will also be keeping a close eye on how results unfold . If Wales go on to win the championship , it will be the first time they have claimed the title outside of Cardiff since 1971 , when Barry John scored the winning points in a 9-5 victory over France at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir . But Gatland 's side are building momentum and , if results over the last two years are any indication , they will be confident of ending the 34-year wait in the Italian capital . Italy will be without they skipper and talisman Sergio Parisse for the clash against Wales in Rome . Wales are slow starters in tournament rugby but , in 2013 and 2014 , they won their final-round Tests against England and Scotland by 27 and 48 points . The famous victory over England clinched the title for Wales , but Howley believes winning this year 's championship would be an even sweeter feeling than two years ago . 'It would beat that year , ' said Howley . 'Losing to England at home was hugely disappointing and I think Sam Warburton hit the nail on the head . To beat Ireland third in the world was fantastic and the defence in the second half was huge . The first 15 minutes before Samson [ Lee ] got injured was best start we have made since 2008 . ' With the race in for the title being so tight , Gatland has played down the psychological World Cup significance of finishing on top . Performances since the opening round defeat by England have given the Kiwi a settled idea of his squad but , following the long-term injury to Lee , the selection saga surrounding Adam Jones looks set to rumble on . Adam Jones has re-iterated that he will not come out of retirement despite Samson Lee 's recent injury . The front-row - who announced his international retirement in January - has been touted as a replacement for Lee , but hit back on Thursday at claims that he needs to reverse his decision to be re-considered for selection . 'The one thing I will say is the decision was n't premature , ' Jones told TalkSport . ' I had a knock back in the summer , then the autumn , and again in the Six Nations - so it was n't premature . Hopefully Samson will be fit because he 's a great player . At the moment the door is pretty shut . I 've shut it but I guess it 's up to others to open it . '
The Six Nations has come down to a 27-horse race on Saturday . The last round of fixtures is staggered throughout the day . In the Premier League , however , all final day matches start at the same time . Sergio Parisse is out of Italy 's starting line-up for the clash with Wales .