Hosts Italy led from start to finish with tries from Lynagh and Menoncello, securing a deserved 18-15 win despite Scotland's comeback efforts and leaving Scotland coach Gregor Townsend's future in doubt.

Minute-by-minute report: Join Lee Calvert as the Azzurri open their campaign against Scotland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome

Scotland open their Six Nations campaign in miserable fashion, going down 18-15 to Italy in rain-soaked Rome.

Scotland’s Six Nations campaign got off to a torrid start as they were beaten 18-15 by Italy in Rome

Hosts Italy led from start to finish with tries from Lynagh and Menoncello, securing a deserved 18-15 win despite Scotland's comeback efforts and leaving Scotland coach Gregor…

Arguments for Gregor Townsend remaining as Scotland head coach are growing increasingly small after familiar failings lead to defeat in rainy Rome, writes Tom English.