The Scots have not won a match in the tournament since 2014 and they travel to Rome knowing defeat will most likely condemn them to another wooden spoonIn a tournament so parochial by nature,the Six Nations mood music will always strike a familiar tone but for Scotland it seems to be stuck on repeat. Nine defeats since Duncan Weir’s final-gasp drop-goal sealed a jittery win in Italy two years ago mean Vern Cotter is yet to taste victory in the competition, and the optimism created by Scotland’s World Cup campaign is eroding after frustrating defeats by England and Wales. Related: Six Nations: Tim Visser replaces Sean Lamont in Scotland team to face Italy Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com