Scotland v Italy: Time for Revenge at Murrayfield? | 6 Nations 2025

Scotland vs Italy Six Nations 2025 Preview: Lineups, Stats & Predictions
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Lineups:
Scotland: 15 Blair Kinghorn, 14 Darcy Graham, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Stafford McDowall, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Finn Russell (cc), 9 Ben White, 8 Matt Fagerson, 7 Rory Darge (cc), 6 Jamie Ritchie, 5 Grant Gilchrist, 4 Jonny Gray, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 Dave Cherry, 1 Pierre Schoeman
Replacements: 16 Ewan Ashman, 17 Rory Sutherland, 18 Will Hurd, 19 Gregor Brown, 20 Jack Dempsey, 21 George Horne, 22 Tom Jordan, 23 Kyle Rowe
Italy: 1. Danilo Fischetti, 2. Giacomo Nicotera, 3. Simone Ferrari, 4. Dino Lamb, 5. Federico Ruzza, 6. Sebastian Negri, 7. Michele Lamaro (c), 8. Lorenzo Cannone, 9. Martin Page-Relo, 10. Paolo Garbisi, 11. Monty Ioane, 12. Tommaso Menoncello, 13. Ignacio Brex, 14. Ange Capuozzo, 15. Tommaso Allan.
Replacements: 16. Gianmarco Lucchesi, 17. Luca Rizzoli, 18. Marco Riccioni, 19. Niccolo Cannone, 20. Manuel Zuliani, 21. Ross Vintcent, 22. Alessandro Garbisi, 23. Simone Gesi.
*Lineups from Planet Rugby
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[@51m0n18]

" Horrendous kick of time " Well just book the month off and fly over to us for the tournemant! In all seriousness, well done dedicating your late night and early mornings to cover the games, was impressive during the WC and impressive once again for another 6 Nations. As for the Scotland/Italy game, I just hope we play some clean rugby, if we get out classed, fine, Italy and any other teams deserve it, I just don't want 10 plus pens in a half, and to give up our energy part way through the tournemant. Really happy to see so me 'rogue' picks and praying for a miracle Sione recovery. (Or just get Matthews on, on the wing of course.) Hope you enjoy all the games.

[@okiwatashi2349]

Totally, I’ve a spare room, and a big enough fridge for the extra beers

[@gezzarandom]

This should be good because Italy are progressing well but Scotland have their strongest squad since 1999 when they last won the tournament. Plus seeing Capuazzo vs Kinghorn will be interesting seeing the two Toulouse teammates go at it.

[@c0222]

Interesting you think this is our strongest squad given we're missing our best hooker (idc what Gregor thinks), second row, centre and captain, as well as Kyle Steyn who I'd personally pick over DVDM.

[@TheFrazzzzzz]

As a Scotland fan, more scared of this game than the Wales game. A couple of injuries and we’re in serious trouble. Felt like we could take on the world with Sione, but still feeling very deflated by his injury. Should be a very close game

[@seanmorris5551]

Game at a time. Italy are a serious team. Russell, Kinghorn, the Fagersons and some others are on electric form, so cautiously optimistic

[@saintsandspringbokshub1]

If nicotera, menoncello and garbisi have stellar games then they have a shot at winning

[@amosc768]

Looking forward to this tournament. Good luck to everyone, may there be some classic games and may the best team win

[@dennism5731]

Fully agree re Tuipuloto, a big miss but plenty of backup to fill the gap. There are two bigger misses in my view, Cummings in the second row ( the guy gets through a ton of work, runs great lines, and has developed a bit of an edge to his performances over the last few seasons ), and Kyle Steyn on the wing ( for me a far better option than either Graham or VdM - we lose way too many tries down vdM’s channel and Steyns defence is light years ahead of his, with his attacking presence not far off the big man’s )

[@AlastairBrooks-n6q]

Totally agree, DVM's costs as many tries as he scores

[@davidcolintunstall6048]

I feel bad to slate him, as he seems like a lovely guy, but DVM’s a big softie. Hess great at what he does do, but Darcy Graham being smaller somehow tackles harder and with more success. For the record, That’s not based on stats.

[@DoddyIshamel]

​@AlastairBrooks-n6q complete nonsense though...

[@c0222]

@@davidcolintunstall6048 He's small so it means he's able to get in a lot quicker as he doesn't need to spend time lowering his height.

[@charlottescott7150]

Thanks Mark. Looking forward to this

[@scooter0012]

A very difficult test for Scotland, but clearly a XV picked to go 50 minutes and then key rotations to press home a fitness and squad depth advantage, whilst being aware of another hard test against next week against Ireland. Key will be how much Zander Fagerson and the Scots front 5 can squeeze the debutante Italian loosehead and how Karl Dickson referees that. If they cough up penalties Russell can press the Italians back with deep touch finders. On the other hand, Menoncello and Brex are a great axis and the Scots will need their wits about them when they are without the ball. Scotland 33-21. If the Scots have any aspirations to contend this 6N, a win and try BP is a must.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man I think that's pretty much fair. Anything less than a BP win will be seen as falling short for Scotland

[@solinvictus1234]

If the Italian debuttante Rizzoli will be as good as it was Mirco Spagnolo at his debut (that destroyed someone called Dan Cole 108 caps) i will not be so comfortable for Fagerson and company. Who have ever seen an Italy with such deepness capable to leave on the bench people like Ross Vintcent, Lucchesi and Zuliani? This is a game to take as a final for Scotland, like they should have done the last year cause they lost there the 6N. Far away is the time where Rome was just a vacation for players.

[@scotncan]

As a Scotland fan, this game is one of the most worrisome. Italy are looking strong and demonstrated that last year. If Scotland lose this game or get injuries it will feel like there is little hope for even third in this tournament with Ireland and France being favourites, and England potentially being a dark horse. However, if it s 2 converted try plus win with no injury concerns, then game on for Scotland

[@robertswaine204]

One of the most? So 4 out of 5 games are worrisome?

[@fabioronchietto]

I'm going to stick my head out and say 36-27 to Italy! 🇮🇹 The talent and skill is there, just need to convert it into points.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Big call mate!

[@fabioronchietto]

Can't let the Scots get too comfortable 😅

[@stevemackie7017]

Aye well that old 'just need to convert it into points' caveat is a bit of a bugger as we Scots can testify in spades........buona fortuna Fabio!

[@davidcolintunstall6048]

They for sure have an immense amount of talent, but I reckon that if Scotland play as they can. Especially in defense, which was something who's standards seemed to mysteriously slip and loose them that last match to Italy, then I think Scotland will take the victory. I've respected the Italians for many years. It'll be a great game either way.

[@creekyknee]

Forza Italie !

[@cnoc500]

It's up to the guys in dark blue to realise their potential today. Am frustrated by them continually falling short. Discipline and set piece key to a good start in 6N 2025.

[@Thudsrayz]

Italy defence was great last year, and they've got the players to counter. Closer than bookies think. Expecting a Scotland win but hopefully a close one

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man I think Ireland v England will be the biggest draw this week, but Scotland v Italy could be a cracker

[@SE7VENprod]

this is going to be a exciting game both teams have electric backlines, great midfields and some flairy 9-10 axis. As a netural i hope its a high scoring thriller

[@gpilley1]

I think the defensive effort will be key. Can see the game being won on an unlucky error. Scotland by 6 but it will be a lower scoring game.

[@iainbeattie2970]

We should have too much for Italy but,and there is always a but with Scotland,getting on the right side of Karl Dickson will be vital. He is a pernickity referee and once you get on his wrong side it is trouble. The game will be stop start so little chance for the teams to get into a rhythm and I expect it to be very close given the quality of the italian back row and classy backs. Scotland by 5

[@Emil-Antonowsky]

We have to take the BP away from this. C’mon Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@NoName-hg6cc]

Let's see if you can win first

[@alexpotts6520]

Rewind the clock to about 2010 and this was a perennial wooden spoon decider and invariably a dour, low-quality match with maybe a single try across the 80 minutes. How times have changed.

[@KahuSutherland-o8e]

When was the last time Italy won in Murrayfeild

[@dougthedynamo]

2015

[@daithioceallaigh7088]

I just have a feeling about Italy in this match.... 🇮🇹

[@IgorOcash]

Scots should take the match, but if I was betting with YOUR money, 2 cents, I'd take an even money bet on the Italians +18. My heart is with the Scots, but as The Poet famously said, "the best laid plans o' mice n' men gang aft aglee".

[@thephantomstranger4073]

Sorry what the hell are you talking about the Italian won't get much ball??? How can you say that?

[@rabbitss11]

In fairness, he says 'probably won't get much ball', presumably this is based on statistical analysis based on their previous games

[@TwoCentsRugby]

They tend to average low 40s in terms of possession against Tier 1 sides - so odds are Scotland will have a fair bit more ball

[@grantpaterson8963]

31-29 scotland, italian backline is spicy

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man this match won't get as high billing but man it looks exciting

[@teuscia]

15 points lead. what a lack of respect. we almost won also 2y ago. forza ragazzi!

[@4nomynou5]

Scotland 34-24 Italy is my prediction (im half Scottish btw)

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I think both sides would take positives for that kind of scoreline

[@michaelmccarthy9411]

I really don't understand this co captain business. Who talks to the ref? Surely they both can't, and how does the ref know?

[@ThymeTwister]

I believe it's basically forwards captain and backs captain. It'd be mainly a reflection of internal leadership groups within the team, and as for who would talk to the ref it seems to be context-based.

[@1dkrs934]

I had wiped last year's result against Italy from my memory! I literally had to fact check you (I'm sorry!!)

[@Mark_Kiwi]

I think Italy will outperform, but Scotland by 7

[@chris-w5v]

if scotland can beat italy.what everybody thought can scotland to win this 6 nations 2025?

[@pepesempire]

Im gonna go against the grain and say Italy by 2 or 3 .. with full respect to Scotland

[@samh-n2368]

Money has been coming for Italy all week. They're in from 13/1 and +20.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Ah man that's some shift!

[@samh-n2368]

@@TwoCentsRugby It seemed very obvious the prices were wrong initially, similarly France are now out to -27 and I expect that to reach 30 by kick off. The Italy line went from 13/1 to 10/1 in the space of 3 hours last Friday from what I'm seeing they're now a general 17/2 and should probably be 5/1 (which would still be value for me).

[@BASS-ALLIANCE-SOUND-SYSTEM]

Italy nil. And jonny gray to go off injured

[@akashaef1]

Am just waiting for Scotland to embarrass themselves again. If they beat Italy they tell everyone that they are title contenders. OMG! You haven't ever finished higher than 3rd since the inception of the tournament you idiots. 3rd place is an achievement for you. Your average is 5th or 4th.

[@alexdouglas2827]

Scotland need learn to play every team like they play England.😂

[@djharto4917]

I think they hate Ireland more!!!

[@alexpotts6520]

As an Englishman - can't they learn to play against England like they play against every other team?

[@creekyknee]

I reckon Italy will win this one. Forza Italie !