The Italians have won three of their last four home games against Welsh opponents in 2016.

Cardiff Blues began the Guinness PRO12 season with four straight victories but have now slipped to three successive defeats.

The Welshmen have lost only one of their last six away games in all tournaments: 24-46 at Ospreys in round 6 of the PRO12.

The last four meetings between the two sides have all been won by the home side on the day, whilst Blues have not been victorious at Stadio Monigo since March 2012.

Overall Guinness PRO12 head to head record:
Played 12, Treviso won 3, Cardiff Blues won 8 with 1 match drawn.

At Stadio Monigo, 8.15pm local time (7.15pm UK & Ireland) Live on Sky Sports
Referee: Ian Davies (WRU, 53rd competition game)
Assistant Referees: Dewi Phillips (WRU), Andrea Piardi (FIR)
Citing Commissioner: Maurizio Vancini (FIR)
TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU)