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| Italy: (16) 31 |
| Tries: Brex, Lynagh, Varney Pens: Garbisi 3, Page-Relo Cons: Garbisi 2 |
| Scotland: (22) 29 |
| Tries: Z Fagerson, Steyn, Schoeman, Skinner Pens: Russell Cons: Russell 3 |
Italy held on despite intense late pressure to secure their first Six Nations home win since 2013 as Scotland’s title hopes were ended by an abject second-half collapse in Rome.
Paolo Garbisi kicked the hosts into an almost instant lead, but Scotland replied with tries from Zander Fagerson and Kyle Steyn before Ignacio Brex went over for Italy – all within the opening 15 minutes.
Pierre Schoeman responded again for the Scots before the break, but Louis Lynagh marked his Italy debut with a try and Stephen Varney soon crossed for another.
And, although Garbisi missed an easy conversion, his next penalty success put the match beyond Scotland, despite Sam Skinner’s late score and a thrilling multi-phase attempt to find a late winner deep into added time.
More to follow.
By Clive Lindsay
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