Scotland beat Italy to get Six Nations campaign back on track

Scotland got their Six Nations campaign up and running again on Saturday with a bonus point 33-22 win over battling Italy who fell to a 36th straight loss in the tournament.

Chris Harris scored two first-half tries with Sam Johnson, Darcy Graham and Stuart Hogg also dotting down at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to move Scotland level on 10 points with England, who Gregor Townsend's team had beaten in their opening match.

Finn Russell kicked eight more points in an exciting win after consecutive defeats to Wales and France, who are chasing a Grand Slam following their win in Cardiff on Friday.

Italy, who played well and scored three tries through Callum Braley and a brace from replacement Ange Capuozzo, are now guaranteed a 17th wooden spoon.

They are six points behind fifth-placed Wales, who they face in Cardiff next week in their final game.

"We're delighted with the win," said Scotland coach Gregor Townsend.

"It's been a tough venue for Scotland over the years. We played well until the 50-minute mark and after that we weren't as good. That's the best I've seen Italy play over the last couple of seasons.

"Maybe we thought they'd crack, but you have to keep your intensity up against all opposition."

The day started well for Italy with Paolo Garbisi slotting over the first points of the game in the third minute of what was a scrappy contest in the early stages.

However two errors in the space of four minutes allowed the Scots to dot down twice and give themselves a healthy lead just as they looked to be having a difficult day.

First a poor tackle on George Turner allowed Scotland to build a sweeping move from right flank to left which culminated in Johnson diving home in the 18th minute.

Then, with the crowd roaring on the home side