Skeldon on hand to help Scots end losing streak

By SAM JACKSON

Scotland ..........29pts
Tries: McMillan 11, Skeldon 35, 67, Bartlett 46, 51
Conversions: Nelson 47, 53

Italy................... 21pts
Tries: Franco 29, Tounesi 57, Vecchini 60
Conversions: Sillari 30, 58, 61
Scotland saw off an Italian fightback to secure their first victory of this year’s Six Nations and bring their 12-match losing run to an end.
Louise McMillan and Lana Skeldon gave the Scots a 10-7 half-time lead. They extended that to 24-7 with a Leah Bartlett double, but the visitors responded through Sara Tounesi and Viottoria Vecchini.
Skeldon’s second try ensure...

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