First 50 pleases Gregor

HEAD coach Gregor Townsend said Scotland will “take confidence” from the win despite a ragged finish in Rome.“We’re delighted with the win, it’s been a tough venue for Scottish teams for a number of years,” said Townsend.“I felt we built the victory in the first half and the players played really well up to around the 50-minute mark.After that, we weren’t as good. I have to say that’s the best I’ve seen Italy play over the last couple of seasons.“Maybe we expected them to crack but you have to be accurat...

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