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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Your support makes all the difference.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 3-0 Scotland, 6 minutes
Redpath goes close up the left touchline, hauled down a metre short. Turner punches closer, and then a forward triptych seem to have got there...
Italy 3-0 Scotland, 5 minutes
Helter-skelter stuff from Scotland but they eventually make progress, tossing the ball about with abandon and (just about) keeping a handle on it. George Horne keeps the tempo high, George Turner setting a platform on the carry and then Cameron Redpath charging into the Italian defensive line. Pressure building.
Italy 3-0 Scotland, 3 minutes
Ange Capuozzo has a little adventure up the right, but Scotland have him handled. Martin Page-Relo’s first box kick is shallow, sliced shrot of his intended destination, and knocked on by Italian hands. Scotland will play from a scrum wide on the left in the Italy half.
PENALTY! ITALY 3-0 Scotland (Paolo Garbisi penalty, 2 minutes)
A horrible flashback for Paolo Garbisias the ball falls off the tee as he prepares to strike - but unlike against France, it’s straight and true. Italy open the scoring.
Italy 0-0 Scotland, 1 minute
And that’s an excellent start from Italy, immediately over the ball and earning a jackal turnover. Andy Christie was a little isolated on the carry, and Tommaso Menoncello seized his chance.
Paolo Garbisi will go for goal.
KICK OFF!
Italy in blue, Scotland in white - the penultimate weekend of the 2024 men’s Six Nations is about to begin.
Angus Gardner has the whistle, Paolo Garbisi has the ball. A peep of the whistle, a drop onto the boot. We are up and running in Rome.
Italy v Scotland anthems
A typically punchy Italian anthem. Right, let’s get into it.
Italy v Scotland anthems
It looks, as promised, an excellent crowd in Rome, with plenty of travelling Scots in town - including a good contingent of those who supported the charity bike ride in memory of the late, great Doddie Weir.
Italy v Scotland
Here they come, the two sets of players readyying themselves in the tunnel and striding out into the Roman amphitheatre.
Everything you need to know about Italy v Scotland
After coming within a couple of feet of a famous victory against France, Italy will hope for another encouraging performance as Scotland come to Rome.
Gonzalo Quesada’s side were the width of a post away from winning in Lille a fortnight ago as they continue to show promise under their new coach.
But the Scottish side will be full of confidence after another Calcutta Cup win and hoping to keep the Six Nations alive.
While Ireland will secure another crown with a full five points at Twickenham regardless of Scotland’s result, Gregor Townsend’s team will hope to put the pressure on with a trip to Dublin to come on the final weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Italy v Scotland live stream: How to watch Six Nations online and on TV
Everything you need to know ahead of the round four clash
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