Coach Gregor Townsend dismissed any notion of resigning after Scotland's latest Six Nations hopes were washed away in rainy Rome on Saturday and he insisted he's still the right man for the job. The set-pieces malfunctioned and Scotland didn't adapt to the soggy conditions until the very end when it backed Italy into its 22 and was stopped after 30 phases within sight of the tryline.

Italy, who had had a promising Autumn campaign, adapted so much better to the dreadful weather and pitch conditions and were clinical when chances presented themselves, particularly in the opening quarter.

A SCOTLAND rugby star suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome. The Azzurri were hosting Gregor Townsend’s Scots in their opening

ROME, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Winger Louis Lynagh scored one try and made another as Italy edged Scotland 18-15 in their Six Nations Championship opener at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, a match played in torrential rain that limited the ability of both sides to attack.

Andy answered: Clearly success would be winning the Six Nations for the first time, but there's little evidence to suggest Scotland are capable of finishing top of the pile. They are probably fourth favourites for the title behind France, England and Ireland, so really the hope is they can perform beyond expectations.

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