Is Italy vs Scotland on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Six Nations fixture

Italy welcome Scotland to Rome in round four of the 2022 Six Nations

Scotland and Italy square off in Rome on Saturday looking to salvage something from a 2022 Six Nations that has gone badly awry for both teams.

Scotland were dreaming of a first title in the tournament since 1999 when they beat England in round 1 to win back-to-back Calcutta Cup matches for the first time in 38 years but a narrow defeat to an average Wales and a heavier one to a rampaging France have followed.

Meanwhile, Italy’s wait for a first win in a Six Nations game since 2015 continues after losses to France, England and then Ireland - where they were reduced to 13 men after being on the wrong end of the vagaries of an obscure World Rugby law - as any signs of hope emerging from a young Azzurri side invariably seem to be immediately extinguished.

On Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico, the two countries will also be competing for the Cuttitta Trophy for the first time. The trophy is named after Massimo Cuttitta - a former prop who won 70 caps for Italy and went on to be Scotland’s scrum coach for six years from 2009 - who died in April last year, aged 54, after contracting Covid.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game:

When is Italy v Scotland?

The match will kick-off at 2.15pm GMT on Saturday 12 March at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown live on ITV with coverage starting from 1.30pm. It will also be available to stream live and for free on the ITV Hub and ITV website

What’s the team news?

Ali Price is set for his 50th Test cap when he starts at scrum half for Scotland on Saturday and will have the familiar face of Finn Russell outside him to complete a potent half-back partnership but Gregor Townsend has