Italy 22 – 33 Scotland

Scotland score five tries in Six Nations win over Italy at Stadio Olimpico, with Sam Johnson, Chris Harris (two), Darcy Graham, Stuart Hogg each crossing for scores; Finn Russell added four conversions; Italy scored tries through Callum Braley and Ange Capuozzo (two)

Chris Harris scored twice as Scotland picked up their second Six Nations victory of 2022 in Rome

Scotland secured their first Six Nations victory since the opening weekend as they cruised to a 33-22 success over winless Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. 

Gregor Townsend’s charges scored tries through inside-centre Sam Johnson, outside-centre Chris Harris (two), wing Darcy Graham, and full-back Stuart Hogg, while fly-half Finn Russell added four conversions.

Italy registered points through Callum Braley and Ange Capuozzo (two) tries – the latter on his Test debut – as well as a Paolo Garbisi penalty and two conversions, but having remained in the fight in the first half, they fell away in the second.

More to follow…