Fear inspired Italian victory

ITALY captain Marco Bortolami has admitted he feared the Azzurri might throw away their chance to make history in the RBS 6 Nations Championship against Scotland.

Pierre Berbizier’s side enjoyed a dream start, scoring three tries in the opening six minutes to take an astonishing 21-0 lead at Murrayfield.

All three tries, from Mauro Bergamasco, Andrea Scanavacca and Kaine Robertson, were as a result of errors in Scotland’s midfield and gave Italy a glimpse of history – their first victory away from home in the Six Nations.