Italians aiming to cut out costly mistakes for Scots clash

ITALY coach John Kirwan has warned his side they must eradicate the errors that blighted their loss to Wales or risk suffering a third successive RBS Six Nations defeat when they face Scotland on Saturday.

Italy travel to Edinburgh this afternoon ahead of the match at Murrayfield, which on paper offers the Azzurri their best chance of picking up a win in this year's competition.

Italy lost both of their opening matches at home to Ireland and Wales and after the Scotland game they must travel to Twickenham to play world champions England and then host defending Six Nations champions France in their final outing.