Paterson whips up Scots for Italy clash

SCOTLAND captain Chris Paterson has challenged his team to build on the solid groundwork they put in for their recent 21-9 victory over Wales in miserable conditions at Murrayfield.

The Scots welcome Italy to Edinburgh on Saturday, and while the Azzurri may be bottom of the RBS Six Nations table, Paterson knows his men are in for a tough contest.

The visitors have lost both their games so far this season but they pushed England all the way at Twickenham last time out, and their pack is a handful for any opposition.