Townsend Hails Scotland's Nerve as They Kick Off Six Nations with Italy Win
2025-02-01
Yahoo Sport Australia
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has praised his team's resilience after they withstood a fierce Italian fightback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a win. The Scots dominated early on, racing to a 14-0 lead, and although Italy rallied, Huw Jones' inspirational performance helped secure the victory. This triumph marks the fifth consecutive year Scotland has started the tournament on a high note, setting them up for the challenges ahead in the competition, including upcoming matches against top-tier teams, with the team looking to build momentum and make a strong push for the championship title in the highly competitive Six Nations rugby landscape.
