It all kicks off on Friday night in Paris where France are looking to begin a fresh title challenge at home to Wales who seem destined for a wooden spoon battle. Scotland host Italy and, like the French, need a statement victory to kick things off if they are going to present themselves as credible candidates to win the whole thing.

Italy last beat Scotland the last time the teams faced each other in the Six Nations on March 9, 2024. The Italians triumphed 31–29 in Rome. Prior to that, Italy’s last win in the fixture was in the 2015 Six Nations when they won 19-22 at Murrayfield.

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The Six Nations gets underway this week as Scotland look to end their long wait for glory. Scotland will get their bid for Six Nations success underway when they face Italy at Murrayfield this Saturday afternoon.

Ireland will be seeking to make history in 2025 as the first nation to become Six Nations champions for a third successive season. Given how competitive the tournament has become in modern times, this would represent a considerable achievement for the Green Army.

Only Wales and Scotland home matches are currently shown live by the corporation and the growing TNT could muscle in even further

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after being hurt in training last week while lock Scott Cummings’ participation is in doubt after he broke his arm at the weekend,

Home advantage in three of their first four matches offers “mature” Scotland a clear opportunity to assert themselves in this Six Nations as they aim to prove they have eradicated the flakiness that has plagued previous championship bids under Gregor Townsend.

The Six Nations Championship kicks off this weekend, with pre tournament joint-favourites Ireland looking to win their third consecutive title. talkSPORT BET Ireland are offering new customers