Italy

22 - 33

Full Time

Scotland

Italy vs Scotland

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Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

83'

Italy go for goal with Paolo Garbisi taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

83'

Try

Italy are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ange Capuozzo picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ange Capuozzo bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

82'

Alessandro Fusco sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hamish Watson bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Magnus Bradbury bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Magnus Bradbury bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leonardo Marin bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

76'

Sione Tuipulotu comes on.

75'

Sam Johnson comes off.

75'

Jamie Hodgson comes on.

75'

Sam Skinner comes off.

75'

Adam Hastings comes on.

75'

Finn Russell comes off.

75'

Ben Vellacott comes on.

75'

Ali Price comes off.

75'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Braam Steyn getting some game time.

71'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Giovanni Pettinelli being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Giovanni Pettinelli took full advantage.

70'

Conversion

The Italy supporters go wild as Paolo Garbisi successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Italy make a substitution with Marco Zanon coming on.

66'

Italy make a substitution with Edoardo Padovani coming off.

66'

Try

Great hands by Italy leads to a try for Ange Capuozzo

65'

Edoardo Padovani sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Toa Halafihi goes through the gap.

63'

Scotland sub Magnus Bradbury comes onto the field.

62'

Matt Fagerson departs for Scotland.

62'

Conversion

The Scotland supporters go wild as Finn Russell successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by Scotland leads to a try for Stuart Hogg

60'

Spellbinding play by Ali Price is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Ali Price goes through the gap.

60'

WP Nel comes on for Scotland.

59'

Zander Fagerson leaves the field.

59'

Stuart McInally comes on for Scotland.

59'

George Turner leaves the field.

59'

Allan Dell comes on for Scotland.

59'

Pierre Schoeman leaves the field.

59'

More power was needed in that penalty goal attempt by Paolo Garbisi as it drops short.

56'

David Sisi comes on.

53'

Niccolo Cannone comes off.

53'

Alessandro Fusco comes on.

51'

Callum Braley comes off.

51'

Tiziano Pasquali comes on.

51'

Pietro Ceccarelli comes off.

51'

Luca Bigi comes on.

51'

Giacomo Nicotera comes off.

51'

Ivan Nemer comes on.

51'

Danilo Fischetti comes off.

51'

Conversion

Finn Russell adds the two points for Scotland.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Scotland leads to a try for Darcy Graham.

47'

Darcy Graham makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Finn Russell is finished off with a try.

47'

Stuart Hogg makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Ange Capuozzo getting some game time.

45'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Bruno being replaced.

45'

Stuart Hogg makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Italy sub Juan Ignacio Brex comes onto the field.

40'

Marco Zanon departs for Italy.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Finn Russell does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Scotland is finished off by Chris Harris, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Stuart Hogg.

36'

Marco Zanon comes on for Italy.

34'

Juan Ignacio Brex leaves the field.

34'

Fabulous play by Scotland has led to Ali Price being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Darcy Graham breaches the defence.

33'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Italy ends with a try for Callum Braley.

29'

Spellbinding play by Pierre Bruno is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Pierre Bruno breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Monty Ioane breaches the defence.

26'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Paolo Garbisi as they hook it left.

25'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Michele Lamaro getting some game time.

22'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Braam Steyn being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Finn Russell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Chris Harris gathers the kick to score the try for Scotland.

21'

That's a great try assist by Kyle Steyn.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ali Price bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juan Ignacio Brex bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

20'

Finn Russell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Scotland is finished off by Sam Johnson

17'

Finn Russell sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Turner bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

16'

Italy make a substitution with Braam Steyn coming on.

15'

Italy make a substitution with Michele Lamaro coming off.

15'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy v Scotland 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 12th March 2022, 06:15am PST 
  
 Stadio Olimpico

Points Flow Chart

Scotland win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

17%

% Of Game In Lead

80%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Capuozzo

22 - 33

82'

Garbisi

17 - 33

66'

Capuozzo

15 - 33

65'

Russell

61'

10 - 33

Hogg

60'

10 - 31

Russell

49'

10 - 26

Graham

47'

10 - 24

Half Time

Russell

37'

10 - 19

Harris

36'

10 - 17

Garbisi

10 - 12

30'

Braley

8 - 12

29'

Russell

22'

3 - 12

Harris

21'

3 - 10

Johnson

17'

3 - 5

Garbisi

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy

Scotland

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Defence Profile

Italy

Scotland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

53%

3-6 secs

25%

29%

6+ secs

15%

13%

Rucks Won

Italy vs Scotland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy face off against Scotland in Six Nations Round 4 on Sat 12th March 2022 at Stadio Olimpico. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:15. In South Africa it’s at 16:15 SAST, 03:15 NZST in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST in Australia and 06:15 EST in the US.

Scotland won the last encounter but Scotland are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Scotland in position 9 and Italy in position 10, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Italy vs Scotland Squads

The official squads for Italy vs Scotland will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.