Having come very close to victory against France two weeks ago, Italy did not miss its chance against Scotland: the Azzurri signed their first success on Saturday in Rome against the XV du Chardon (31-29 ) in the Six Nations Tournament since March 2022. The Nazionale won thanks to three tries scored by Juan Ignacio Brex (15th), Louis Lynagh, son of the Australian legend Michael Lynagh who made his debut in the azzurro jersey (44th ), and Stephen Varney (57th).
Paolo Garbisi, unfortunate hero of the draw two weeks ago against France (13-13) with his penalty for the missed victory at the last minute, scored three penalties and scrum half Martin Page-Relo a fourth (39th) .
Italy's center Monty Ioane during the victory against Scotland in the Six Nations Rugby Tournament at the Olympic stadium in Rome on March 9, 2024 © Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP
Italy, which had not won at home in the Tournament since March 2013, jumped thanks to this improved victory to 4th place with seven points while it had finished in 6th and last place during the eight editions previous tournaments.
It was the first victory for Italy's new Argentinian coach, Gonzalo Quesada, who took charge of the Nazionale after the World Cup.
For Scotland, still second, who scored three tries in the first period and a fourth at the end of the match, this defeat strongly compromises their quest for a first title in the Tournament since 1999, while Ireland can be titled in case of a favorable result against England on Saturday afternoon (5:45 p.m.).
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