Six Nations rugby, incredible Italy: beat Scotland at the Olimpico!

Six Nations rugby, incredible Italy: beat Scotland at the Olimpico!

Rugby, Six Nations: Italy's masterpiece! Scotland beaten 31-29 at the Olimpico. It is the first success for Quesada's Azzurri against the second in the standings, Garbisi and a dream Vintcent. Now away to Wales which closes the tournament.

Italy beats Scotland 31-29, first victory in the Six Nations

First victory for coach Quesada's Italrugby in the 2024 Six Nations.

After the defeats against England and Ireland and the draw against France, Lamaro and his teammates broke the ice at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, beating Scotland 31-29 on the fourth day of the tournament.

The Azzurri took the lead in the 1st minute with a free kick from Garbisi before conceding tries from Fagerson (5'), Steyn (7') and Schoeman (29'), the latter being the only one not converted by Russell. For Italy, a try by Brex (14') converted by Garbisi, then the placed by the same kicker and Page-Relo which set the score of the first half at 22-16 for the British.

In the second half, the Italians scored a masterpiece: try by Lynagh (44') not converted by Garbisi, who then puts the 2 additional points on Varney's mark (56') for a 12-0 run which is equivalent to overtaking (28-22). In the 72nd minute Garbisi is still on time from the pitch (31-22).

In the final, Skinner's converted Scottish try keeps the match alive until the conclusion: the Azzurri celebrate 31-29.

Italy will close their Six Nations on Saturday 16 March in Wales.