Scotland Team Named For Six Nations Finale With Italy

by Will Matthews · March 16, 2017

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Vern Cotter has named his Scotland side for this weekend’s clash with Italy.

The Scotland boss has made just one change to the side that was beaten by England at Twickenham last weekend.

Ross Ford comes in the team for his first start of the Six Nations with Matt Scott coming in to take the place of Mark Bennett on the bench.

Stuart Hogg has recovered from his head injury agains England to take his spot in the starting line-up and will once again be joined by Tim Visser and Tommy Seymour in a formidable back-three.

John Barclay continues to captain the side in Greg Laidlaw’s absence.

TEAM ANNOUNCED | Ross Ford is Cotter's only starting change to face Italy. Matt Scott joins the bench in place of injured Mark Bennett. pic.twitter.com/A54t481xCc

— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) March 16, 2017