Overview
- Louis Lynagh and Tommaso Menoncello scored early tries to establish an Italian advantage.
- Scotland responded through Jack Dempsey in the first half and George Horne late on but fell short.
- Paolo Garbisi kicked two penalties for Italy, while Finn Russell struck one for Scotland to set the final margin.
- Italy held firm during more than four minutes of stoppage-time pressure inside their 22 to seal the result.
- The win came despite absences including Ange Capuozzo and Tommaso Allan, with Italy now set to visit Ireland in Dublin next week.