Scotland score six tries in rout of Italy

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scotland ran in six tries to overwhelm Italy 48-7 in a one-sided World Cup warm-up game at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Scotland score six tries in rout of Italy

(Reuters)





Wingers Sean Lamont and Tim Visser crossed the line twice each for the hosts, who looked far more convincing than they did in their 16-12 win over the Italians in Turin last week.

Flanker John Barclay and centre Mark Bennett were the other Scottish try-scorers.

Captain Greig Laidlaw, recalled to the side, slotted over two conversions and four penalties and Finn Russell kicked a late conversion for the Scots who led 23-7 at halftime.

Centre Michele Campagnaro grabbed Italy's consolation try before the interval.





















(Reporting by Ed Osmond, editing by Clare Fallon)


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