Talking points as Scotland begin their Six Nations challenge against Italy - The Scots are looking to win their opening fixture for the fifth successive campaign.

Jon Newcombe runs the rule over Saturday's Six Nations action, with four recommended bets in his staking plan.

Dave Cherry, 34, has been named as Scotland's starting hooker. Cherry last played for Scotland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup opener against eventual winners South Africa in Marseille but was withdrawn from the squad shortly after suffering a concussion in a fall at the team hotel.

England’s third game of the 2025 Six Nations Championship will see them face Scotland at Twickenham. Scotland have won the last four Six Nations meetings against the Auld Enemy, including a 30-21 victory at Murrayfield last year.

We asked for your thoughts after Scotland named their team to face Italy in the first round of the Six Nations on Saturday. Here's the best of what you had to say: Nathan: For many years Scotland have struggled to compete with the big teams in the front five.

Scotland host Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday as the two sides get their Six Nations gets underway. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.