Italy

31 - 29

Full Time

Scotland

Italy vs Scotland

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyle Steyn bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

79'

Leonardo Marin comes on.

78'

Tommaso Menoncello comes off.

78'

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Scotland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Skinner picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Matt Fagerson is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Federico Mori bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

75'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Andrea Zambonin getting some game time.

72'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Niccolo Cannone being replaced.

72'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Federico Mori getting some game time.

70'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Louis Lynagh being replaced.

70'

Scotland make a substitution with Jamie Ritchie coming on.

69'

Scotland make a substitution with Rory Darge coming off.

69'

Scotland make a substitution with Sam Skinner coming on.

69'

Scotland make a substitution with Grant Gilchrist coming off.

69'

Scotland make a substitution with Elliot Millar-Mills coming on.

69'

Scotland make a substitution with Zander Fagerson coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Duhan van der Merwe took full advantage.

67'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on for Italy.

58'

Sebastian Negri leaves the field.

58'

Mirco Spagnolo comes on for Italy.

58'

Danilo Fischetti leaves the field.

58'

Ali Price comes on for Scotland.

58'

George Horne leaves the field.

58'

Matt Fagerson comes on for Scotland.

58'

Andy Christie leaves the field.

58'

Ewan Ashman comes on for Scotland.

58'

George Turner leaves the field.

58'

Alec Hepburn comes on for Scotland.

58'

Pierre Schoeman leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Paolo Garbisi kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Stephen Varney from scoring as they record the try for Italy.

56'

What a run here by Ross Vintcent as they get over the gainline!

55'

Giosue Zilocchi comes on.

50'

Simone Ferrari comes off.

50'

Gianmarco Lucchesi comes on.

50'

Giacomo Nicotera comes off.

50'

Stephen Varney comes on.

50'

Martin Page-Relo comes off.

50'

Duhan van der Merwe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Rory Darge makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

The left post denies Paolo Garbisi from adding the extras.

44'

Try

A clever kick there by Italy allows Louis Lynagh to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

43'

Louis Lynagh makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Paolo Garbisi played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Ange Capuozzo being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Penalty Goal

Martin Page-Relo has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Fabulous play by Scotland has led to Andy Christie being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

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

34'

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

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Scotland maul...no miracles today as Pierre Schoeman powers over.

27'

Penalty Goal

Finn Russell adds the points for Scotland.

24'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi converts the try.

15'

Try

What a kick! Juan Ignacio Brex takes full advantage to score for Italy.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Juan Ignacio Brex took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Martin Page-Relo is finished off with a try.

14'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Scotland results in a try for Kyle Steyn

11'

Blair Kinghorn played a key part in that try.

11'

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

Try

Scotland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Zander Fagerson touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Blair Kinghorn goes through the gap.

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 9th March 2024, 06:15am PST 
  
 Stadio Olimpico

Points Flow Chart

Italy win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

35%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

Possession Last 10 min

97%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Russell

77'

31 - 29

Skinner

77'

31 - 27

Garbisi

31 - 22

72'

Garbisi

28 - 22

58'

Varney

26 - 22

56'

Lynagh

21 - 22

43'

Half Time

Page-Relo

16 - 22

38'

Garbisi

13 - 22

34'

Schoeman

27'

10 - 22

Russell

24'

10 - 17

Garbisi

10 - 14

15'

Brex

8 - 14

14'

Russell

12'

3 - 14

Steyn

11'

3 - 12

Russell

3 - 7

Fagerson

3 - 5

Garbisi

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Italy

21%

Draw

Scotland

78%

Ruck-Won by Cameron Redpath

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy

Scotland

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Defence Profile

Italy

Scotland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

3-6 secs

21%

30%

6+ secs

21%

11%

Rucks Won

129

Last 5 Penalties

51'

65'

68'

71'

74'

Italy

Scotland

Italy vs Scotland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy face off against Scotland in Six Nations Round 4 on Sat 9th March 2024 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.

Other Fixtures

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