Scotland win opening Six Nations encounter despite late spirited finish by Italy

There was no shock in Murrayfield this afternoon despite a spirited late rally by Italy as won their opening Six Nations encounter.

In a match the Scots were expected to win, they did so with relative ease as they ran out 33-20 victors.

Scotland who will be hoping for a good campaign following a positive display in the Autumn International Series, secured a bonus point victory over an Ill-disciplined Italian side.

Italy however will be left looking back and will wonder if their display in the final ten minutes should have come earlier as scored an impressive 3 tries with Scotland with a man in the sin bin.

The result will be a boost for the Scots ahead of next weekend’s encounter with Ireland at Murrayfield.

Scores as follows:

Scotland 33
Tries: Kinghorn (12,21,54), Hogg (47), Harris (62)
Conversions: Laidlaw (23,49,55), Russell (63)

Italy 20
Tries: Palazzani (71), Padovani (75), Esposito (78)
Conversions: Allan (72)
Penalties: Allan (10)

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