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Adam Hastings had a tough 80 minutes against Italy, but showed great resilience. Image: FOTOSPORT/DANIELE RESINI

Italy v Scotland: Gregor Townsend backs Adam Hastings to learn from difficult game

23 February 2020 David Barnes 15

Stand-off showed considerable resliance to score a late try but struggled throughout the match to impose himself …

Sean Maitland made the out of the few opportunities he had.

Italy v Scotland: Scotland player ratings

22 February 2020 The Offside Line Team 6

How did Scotland’s players rate in their must win match against Italy …

Gregor Townsend believes his team will take confidence from 10 minute spell just after half-time. Image: DANIELE RESINI / FOTOSPORT

Italy v Scotland reaction: Townsend backs team to build on gritty win

22 February 2020 David Barnes 17

Head coach believes that his team can cause an upset against France if they manage to add attacking fluency to their solid defensive work …

Stuart Hogg scored Scotland opening try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Italy v Scotland: Townsend’s team get what they need from Roman tussle

22 February 2020 David Barnes 6

Stuart Hogg’s wonder try sets visitors on track to valuable win which will lift confidence ahead of France in a fortnght’s time …

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg and head coach Gregor Townsend. Image: FOTOSPORT/ANDREW COWIE

Italy v Scotland: Gregor Townsend should not be under extra pressure, says Stuart Hogg

21 February 2020 David Barnes 4

Captain believes that the players must bear responsibility for losses against Ireland and England during first two rounds of this Six Nations …

The Scotland Under-20s team celebrate victory over Italy. Image: David Gibson / Fotosport

Under-20s become first Scottish team to taste victory during this Six Nations

21 February 2020 The Offside Line Team 4

Two late tries from Robbie McCallum and Connor Boyle secures famous victory for Sean Lineen’s age-grade side …

Duncan Weir kicks a dramatic last minute drop goal to snatch victory in Rome in 2014. Image: Fotosport - Roberto Bregani

Italy v Scotland: 5 ways to win and lose in Rome

21 February 2020 Bryn Palmer 1

The history of the Six Nations tells us that thrills and spills will be on the menu this weekend when the tournament’s two perennial strugglers meet at the Stadio Olimpico …

Scott Cummings is comfortable calling Scotland's line-outs. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson

Italy v Scotland: Scott Cummings embraces leadership role

20 February 2020 David Barnes 3

Baby-faced second-row has become a key player in the Scotland squad since making his debut during the build-up to the World Cup …

Chris Harris has replaced Huw Jones in the Scotland team to face Italy on Saturday. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON

Italy v Scotland: Chris Harris, Stuart McInally and Ben Toolis given starts

19 February 2020 David Barnes 20

Huw Jones drops out of the match-day squad altogether after starting first two rounds of this Six Nations campaign …

Blair Kinghorn scored a hat-trick against Italy last season, but the whole Scotland team are yet to score a try in this Six Nations. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON

Italy v Scotland: Blair Kinghorn hopes for a return to hat-trick form

18 February 2020 David Barnes 4

Absence of Finn Russell will continue to cast a dark shadow over the team until they start writing some headlines of their own …