England vs Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2022 result and final score as Ireland win after early England red card

It doesn’t quite click for the Italy attack in the Scotland half so they go to the boot. It’s an adventurous one from Callum Braley that nearly works to the right wing, a pre-planned attempt to attack the wing with the long limbs of Giovani Pettinelli out there, but Scottish hands just about snare it.

Scotland then knock on. Good chance for Italy.

Italy make a mess of a high ball, with Edoardo Padovani taking his eyes off it at the last moment, but they scramble well and prevent Scotland capitalising, winning a penalty. Danilo Fischetti over the ball - the loosehead is so, so good in that area.

Strong stuff from Kyle Steyn on Six Nations debut. Pierre Bruno is no small man and goes mano-y-mano with a carry straight into the new Scotland wing, but Steyn stands him up and forces him into touch.

Solid enough start from Italy, who have nailed their basics so far. Callum Braley has taken over at scrum-half for this game and has clearing duties after the restart, and his box kick falls upon the turf as four Scottish catchers leave it for each other.

Ali Price wanders away from the back of the lineout and then darts upfield, releasing a nifty pass at the line, but it goes forward from the scrum-half’s hands.

A good strike from the left boot of Paolo Garbisi from just right of centre, and through it sails. Italy on the board first, news that is welcomed by a roar from the Stadio Olimpico.

Steady start. Italy tonk a kick between Scotland’s two backfield defenders and Stuart Hogg is hapy enough to find a good touch on halfway from the safe confines of his 22.

Scotland are offside at the lineout, a basic error, and Italy may have first chance at points from on the ten-metre line. Yep, here comes the tee.

To the air, then, but Scotland have it well handled. Chris Harris is wrapped up by Toa Halafihi and brought decisively to floor.

Now Scotland will look upwards, but that’s rather shallow. Italy’s possession just inside their own half.

A strong first carry from Scotland and then a long punt to clear.

Italy run it back, and immediately cross halfway with a forthright kick return. A pass then goes awry, skimming the hands of Monty Ioane, who has to retreat and the momentum is lost.

Italy against Scotland has begun.

Italy in white, Scotland in navy blue, both looking resplendent in the March sunshine. Luke Pearce has a chinwag with Paolo Garbisi, who will kick the game off...