Scotland suffer Six Nations loss in Italy as pressure mounts on Gregor Townsend

It's the first time since 2020 that Scotland have lost their opening game of the Six Nations

Italy’s Monty Ioane celebrates his side's victory over Scotland. Pic: Domenico Cippitelli/PA Wire.

Six Nations: Italy 18 Scotland 15

Pressure mounted on Gregor Townsend as Scotland suffered a disastrous Six Nations start by losing 18-15 to Italy in rain-lashed Rome.