Italy vs Scotland Preview & Prediction | 2024 Six Nations Championship

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THE FACTS

When is Italy vs Scotland on and what time does it start? Italy vs Scotland will take place on Saturday 9th March, 2024 – 14:15 (UK)

Where is Italy vs Scotland taking place? Italy vs Scotland will take place at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy

Where can I get tickets for Italy vs Scotland? Ticket information for Italy vs Scotland can be found on each nation’s official website

What channel is Italy vs Scotland on in the UK? Television coverage is shared between BBC and ITV so it is worth checking their schedules for Italy vs Scotland

Where can I stream Italy vs Scotland in the UK? If televised live on BBC, Italy vs Scotland can be streamed live on iPlayer, while ITVX is the place to go if the match is on ITV

THE LOWDOWN

ITALY

• Italy pushed France all the way last time out and will feel aggrieved that they did not come out on top but they will still have been delighted to hold their opponents to a draw.
• It was a hugely surprising result with the Italians playing superbly but the challenge will be to build on that effort with Louis Lynagh handed a debut on the wing.

SCOTLAND

• Scotland were too good for England as they claimed the Calcutta Cup as they put the disappointment of the controversial France loss behind them.
• The Scots will now aim to make it back-to-back successes and will hold no fear here with three changes to their side, including George Horne coming into the side at scrum-half.

THE TEAM NEWS

ITALY

Starting 15: Ange Capuozzo, Louis Lynagh, Ignacio Brex, Tommaso Menoncello, Monty Ioane, Paolo Garbisi, Martin Page-Relo, Ross Vintcent, Michele Lamaro, Sebastian Negri, Federico Ruzza, Niccolo Cannone, Simone Ferrari, Giacomo Nicotera, Danilo Fischetti

Replacements: Gianmarco Lucchesi, Mirco Spagnolo, Giosue Zilocchi, Andrea Zambonin, Lorenzo Cannone, Stephen Varney, Leonardo Marin, Federico Mori

SCOTLAND

Starting 15: Blair Kinghorn, Kyle Steyn, Huw Jones, Cameron Redpath, Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell, George Horne, Pierre Schoeman, George Turner, Zander Fagerson, Grant Gilchrist, Scott Cummings, Andy Christie, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey

Replacements: Ewan Ashman, Alec Hepburn, Elliot Millar-Mills, Sam Skinner, Jamie Ritchie, Matt Fagerson, Ali Price, Kyle Rowe

THE PREDICTION

Italy were valiant in their game with France and should have claimed the victory but had to settle for what was still an impressive draw. They will aim to back that effort up here but face a tough test against a Scotland side that have won two of their three games in this year’s competition. They showed their quality to see off England last time out and they should be too good once again in this matchup.

TIP: SCOTLAND -7