Scotland salvage Six Nations pride as Chris Harris leads five try destruction of Italy

Scotland salvaged some Six Nations respectability with a five try destruction of Italy in Rome.

Gregor Townsend 's side recovered from back-to-back defeats to Wales and France to extend the Azzurri's losing streak in the Championship to a record 36 games.

Two Chris Harris tries combined with Sam Johnson, Darcy Graham and Stuart Hogg scores to get their campaign back to winning ways ahead of the Championship curtain closer against Ireland in Dublin next weekend.

Scotland made five changes to the side beaten by Les Bleus as Ali Price won his 50th cap while Kyle Steyn was handed his first Six Nations start as he replaced the suspended Duhan van der Merwe on the wing.

One of the curses for the dark blues in this campaign has been a lack of discipline which again on show at the Stade Olimpico and an early offside allowed to fire over the first points for Italy courtesy of a Paolo Garbisi penalty in front of the posts.

It was all too sloppy from Townsend's men, basic errors and conceding cheap points encouraged the hosts to seize a foothold in the game. Italy put the squeeze on the Scots in an opening where they carried a far greater ambition and attacking intent but that was to change in the 18th minute as Price ignited the contest with a searing burst which brought the first try.

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