Scotland, Gregor Townsend and Italy

Scotland 31-19 Italy: What Townsend said
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend tells BBC Sport: "I think a lot of the forwards provided a platform at times, they worked really hard. "We had to defend our line on two or three occasions in that second half so it was a tough opening game but we managed to get the win.
Gregor Townsend says win over Italy will prepare Scotland for what is to come
Gregor Townsend says win over Italy will prepare Scotland for what is to come - The visitors fought back until Scotland pulled away.
Four takeaways from Townsend's Scotland team to tackle Italy
Scotland coach explains why Stafford McDowall deserves his chance, Darcy Graham is 'like Jason Robinson' and Gregor Brown is the coming man.
Scots held nerve to beat Italy, says satisfied Townsend
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised the mental strength of his side after they beat Italy 31-19 in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday. Townsend embarking on his eighth Six Nations campaign,
You are Townsend... who makes your Scotland XV?
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is a man famed for left-field selections - "The Toonie Tombola" as the fans often refer to his penchant for picking a team no one saw coming.
Finn Russell frustration as Scotland talisman makes Italy performance admission and Gregor Townsend has say
Scotland co-captain and head coach assess opening Six Nations victoryScotland took maximum points from their Six Nations opener against Italy but Finn Russell has warned that they will need to be a lot better if they are to challenge for the title.
Gregor Townsend says ‘experience and set-piece accuracy’ led to Dave Cherry pick
Gregor Townsend says ‘experience and set-piece accuracy’ led to Dave Cherry pick - The 34-year-old Edinburgh forward’s Test ...
'Not our optimal side but Townsend has built depth'
Nathan: For many years Scotland have struggled to compete with the big teams in the front five. While we have a decent group ...
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Scotland team: Finn Russell co-captains in Tuipulotu’s absence as Gregor Townsend unleashes lethal back-three on Italy
Ben White will continue his partnership with Russell in the half-backs with Townsend picking a lethal back-three in the form ...
Scotland vs Italy LIVE: Six Nations score and latest updates as Scotland dominating in Edinburgh
Scotland have hope of mounting a Six Nations title challenge as they embark on a fresh campaign against Italy.While optimism ...
Hear from Townsend & new Scottish Rugby CEO
Tom English and Andy Burke chat to Scottish Rugby's new CEO Alex Williamson, plus Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend ...
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Scotland v Italy preview: Townsend’s troops have ‘too much firepower’ as Finn Russell will ensure Scots don’t repeat 2024 slip-up
Scotland will be keen to avoid a potential banana skin when they kick off their 2025 Six Nations campaign against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Scotland vs Italy LIVE: Six Nations result and reaction as title-chasing hosts start with hard-fought win
Six Nations result and reaction as title-chasing hosts start with hard-fought win - Scotland 31-19 Italy: Scotland raced into an early lead but the Azzurri fought back to 19-19 before the hosts pulled ...