Italy v Scotland LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations as Azzurri hold on for famous win in Rome

Italy 31-29 Scotland: The Azzurri held on in a thriller to seal a first win over Scotland since 2015

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Winger Louis Lynagh made himself an instant hero with a try on debut as Italy rallied to beat Scotland 31-29 in a dramatic Six Nations clash and put a huge dent in their opponents’ championship hopes.

The son of former Australia great Michael Lynagh was born in Italy and his try, along with scores from centre Ignacio Brex and replacement scrumhalf Stephen Varney, helped Italy come from 22-16 down at halftime and underline their improvement under new coach Gonzalo Quesada.

Scotland were dominant in the opening half-hour, scoring tries through props Zander Fagerson and Pierre Schoeman and winger Kyle Steyn, but they made numerous errors and could only manage a late try from lock Sam Skinner in the remainder of the game.

Italy forced that pressure with a heroic display as they claimed a first win over Scotland since 2015, and made up to a degree for their 13-13 draw with France last time out when fly half Paolo Garbisi missed a kick at the end of the game to win it.

Relive the Italy vs Scotland thriller in today’s blog below:

Italy v Scotland LIVE: Latest updates from Six Nations

• Italy beat Scotland 31-29 in Six Nations thriller
• The Azzurri record a first win over the Scots since 2015 and a first at home sicne 2012
• FULL-TIME! Italy 31-29 Scotland
• 78’ - TRY! Skinner dives over to bring Scotland within two points and set up grandstand finale (ITA 31-29 SCO)
• 57’ - TRY! Varney dummy and snipe gives Italy the lead (ITA 28-22 SCO)
• 44’ - TRY! Lynagh latches on to Garbisi grubber kick to dive over for debut try (ITA 21-22 SCO)
• 42’ - NO TRY! Horne score called back after Schoeman blocks Vintcent off the ball (ITA 16-22 SCO)
• 29’ - TRY! Schoeman burrows over the line (ITA 10-22 SCO)
• 15’ - TRY! Italy immediately strike back as Brex dots down Page-Relo’s chip (ITA 10-14 SCO)
• 12’ - TRY! Steyn finishes well after a number of patient Scottish phases (ITA 3-14 SCO)
• 7’ - TRY! Fagerson powers over from close range (ITA 3-7 SCO)

[9 March 2024 14:57 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

PENALTY! ITALY 16-22 Scotland (Martin Page-Relo penalty, 39 minutes)

Three more to Italy’s tally from the tee.

[9 March 2024 14:56 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Italy 13-22 Scotland, 38 minutes

Italy thump the penalty quickly, but fail to find touch, the ball bouncing back into play. George Turner has visions of a 60-metre scamper, but the hooker is felled quickly, and a horrible cleanout attempt from little George Horne is rightly penalised.

[9 March 2024 14:54 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Italy 13-22 Scotland, 37 minutes

Italy make good progress up the right and just about keep the ruck secure, Louis Lynagh driven back initially in the counter but re-steeling himself.

But there goes Andy Christie! The flanker collects a loose ball and goes striding away, holding off Monty Ioane. Juan Ignacio Brex hauls him down, and bounces on to the ball to win a penalty - was there a clear release? Perhaps not, but referee Angus Gardner was happy.

[9 March 2024 14:52 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

PENALTY! ITALY 13-22 Scotland (Paolo Garbisi penalty, 35 minutes)

Another nice strike from Paolo Garbisi. Italy sticking in there.

[9 March 2024 14:51 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Italy 10-22 Scotland, 33 minutes

A penalty for Italy inside the Scotland half as Andy Christie fails to vacate a ruck. What’s the call - points or corner? Points, it appears, Michele Lamaro throwing an arm out in the vague direction of the uprights.

[9 March 2024 14:49 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Italy 10-22 Scotland, 32 minutes

Italy have just been unable to hold territory so far, those silly penalties and turnovers in the middle third allowing Scotland to control the flow of action. That’s a bit better, though, Juan Ignacio Brex pushing Scotland back with a grubber off his left peg. It tumbles out six metres from the Scotland line...but Italy curiously elect not to contest George Turner’s throw, and Scotland clear.

[9 March 2024 14:45 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

TRY! Italy 10-22 SCOTLAND (Pierre Schoeman try, 29 minutes)

And Pierre Schoeman is the buried beneficiary at the bottom of the maul!

Italy had bodies behind the ball but couldn’t get through to it, Scotland’s long-limbed back five doing their job at the front to allow their front row to stay hidden at the back. Schoeman gives it a final shunt, and Scotland have a third.

A rare miss from Finn Russell from the tee.

[9 March 2024 14:44 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Italy 10-17 Scotland, 26 minutes

Bosh! Tommaso Menoncello takes the autostrada, accelerating up into top gear and into the Scottish defensive line, who handle him appropriately.

A floaty pass from Martin Page-Relo is picked off by Andy Christie, and Finn Russell cannily kicks for the corner. It’s a 50:22, too - Scotland’s lineout to throw.

[9 March 2024 14:42 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

PENALTY! Italy 10-17 SCOTLAND (Finn Russell penalty, 25 minutes)

Finn Russell nudges Scotland three points further in front.

[9 March 2024 14:41 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Italy 10-14 Scotland, 24 minutes

Monty Ioane is the second Italian wing to have his dreams dashed by the whistle of Angus Gardner, intercepting and setting off for glory on an 80-metres sprint. Alas, Italy had infringed early in the movement, Ross Vintcent making a tackle from the floor.