Hastings puts it high, it's gone forward off a Scottish hand, scrum Italy

Italy look to maul but a slight knock on gives Scotland the scrum

Allan gets the match underway for Italy, Hogg immediately clears to touch

Scotland (50%) & Italy (48%) rank 1st and 2nd respectively for gainline success in this year’s Six Nations; Jamie Ritchie and Sebastian Negri have each made 13 carries over the gainline this campaign, more than any other player.

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, time for the anthems

Six Nations returns with Italy hosting Scotland in round 3. Both sides remain without a win after the opening two rounds, with Italy pointless on the log, while Scotland have picked up two bonus points. Both teams will be desperate for a victory. When these sides met in last years Six Nations Championship, Scotland claimed a 33-20 win.