We want to win on Saturday, closing the Championship in the best possible way and continuing on the path of becoming more and more competitive. Italy coach Franco Smith: “We have a big challenge ahead of us. "Full-back is his position but given his experience, his leadership, his ability and all-round skill-set, we see him being able to cover other positions as required.” For example, can be used to switch between internal player or a UPnP target player.
“He (Hogg) covered 10 last week and has covered there in previous games, so we believe that gives us a better balance to the team and we're keen to see him play there. The default keymap can be found at: Go between the two last channels ( live TV channel) OR Go to 'now' on EPG/TV guide. "We’ve got a big game this weekend and an even bigger game against France next week. Scotland coach Gregor Townsend: “We have to manage our squad as best we can when we are facing three Test matches in three weeks. Replacements: Gianmarco Lucchesi, Andrea Lovotti, Giosuè Zilocchi, Riccardo Favretto, Maxime Mbanda, Marcello Violi, Carlo Canna, Marco Zanon. Italy: Edoardo Padovani Mattia Bellini, Juan Ignacio Brex, Federico Mori, Montanna Ioane Paolo Garbisi, Stephen Varney Danilo Fischetti, Luca Bigi, Marco Riccioni, Niccolò Cannone, Federico Ruzza, Sebastian Negri, Johan Meyer, Michele Lamaro. Replacements: Turner, Bhatti, Berghan, Craig, Haining, Price, Van der Walt, Harris.įor Italy, Franco Smith has named another youthful XV, with Federico Mori, 20, making his first start at centre alongside Juan Ignacio Brex.īenetton Rugby duo Niccolo Cannone and Federico Ruzza line up in the second row, while Marco Riccioni and Danilo Fischetti make up the front row alongside captain Luca Bigi. Scotland: Maitland Graham Jones, Johnson Van der Merwe Hogg, Steele Sutherland, Cherry, Z Fagerson Skinner, Gilchrist, Ritchie, Watson, M Fagerson. Zander Fagerson is also back in the starting line-up after serving his ban after being red carded against Wales. Huw Jones returns at outside centre, and Sam Skinner and Grant Gilchrist form a new second row, with Jonny Gray and Scott Cummings both sidelined.ĭave Cherry makes his first international start at hooker as George Turner drops to the bench. With Finn Russell unavailable due to concussion, Stuart Hogg makes his first start at fly-half. Viewers can also tune in via the BBC iPlayer.
Scotland v Italy is being broadcast on BBC 1, with coverage starting at 1.45pm. Scotland v Italy kicks off at 2.15pm on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match in Edinburgh. However, Gregor Townsend's side will now face France next week after their postponed fixture earlier on in the tournament was rearranged.
Scotland play host to Italy at Murrayfield in what was supposed to be the final round of the Six Nations.