Hat-trick Huw to rescue

Scotland 31 Italy 19 HUW JONES came to the fore in the absence of fellow centre Sione Tuipulotu as his hat-trick helped Scotland fend off another Italian comeback to open their Six Nations campaign with a victory at Murrayfield.

- by ANTHONY BROWN

Much had been made of the injury to their influential captain in the build-up, but the Scots looked unaffected as they opened up a 14-0 advantage in the first 10 minutes and led 19-6 at the break through scores from Rory Darge, Jones and Ben White.