Darge, Jones 3, White Cons: Russell 3 Italy (9) 19 Tries: Brex Pens: Allan 4 Cons: Allan A Huw Jones hat-trick got Scotland off to a winning start in a nervy Six Nations opener against Italy at Murrayfield.

Italy gave Scotland a second-half fright but the fast feet of Darcy Graham and a Huw Jones hat-trick meant that Gregor Townsend’s side had their revenge after last year’s defeat in Rome. It was a blistering start from Scotland,

Scotland have hope of mounting a Six Nations title challenge as they embark on a fresh campaign against Italy. While optimism has been punctured somewhat by a string of untimely injuries, Gregor Townsend’s settled squad are confident that they can build on their development over the last few years and back up big performances to challenge for a long-awaited title.