6 Nations ’25: Scotland 31 – 19 Italy

In a thrilling Six Nations encounter at Murrayfield on Saturday, Scotland secured a 31-19 victory over Italy, propelled by a remarkable hat-trick from centre Huw Jones.

Scotland asserted control early in the match, with flanker Rory Darge opening the scoring, followed by Jones’s first try, establishing a 14-0 lead.

Italy responded with determination, narrowing the gap through the accurate kicking of Tommaso Allan and a pivotal intercept try by Juan Ignacio Brex, bringing the score to 19-19 early in the second half.

Undeterred, Scotland regained momentum as Jones showcased exceptional skill, adding two more tries to his tally and securing the win for the hosts.

The centre’s hat-trick was instrumental in Scotland’s victory, demonstrating his offensive prowess and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Italy’s fly-half Tommaso Allan kept his team competitive with precise goal-kicking, contributing significantly to Italy’s 19 points.

Following the game, Jones expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance but acknowledged the challenges ahead, particularly the upcoming fixture against Ireland.

This victory marks Scotland’s seventh win in their opening Six Nations fixture over the past nine editions, while Italy continues to seek a breakthrough after enduring their 12th consecutive loss in the tournament.

As the Six Nations progresses, Scotland will aim to build on this momentum in their next match against Ireland, while Italy will look to rebound when they face Wales.

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