Scotland cruise to record win over Italy in Edinburgh

Scotland cruised to a commanding 48-7 victory over Italy at BT Murrayfield, scoring seven tries in front of a nearly 44,000 strong crowd. Vern Cotter rung 14 changes to the starting squad that beat Italy 16-12 in Turin last week for the clash in Edinburgh. These changes seemed to work early on but it was the sole survivor from Italy, Sean Lamont, who scored the opening try. A pin-point accurate kick from out-half Finn Russell put the winger in at the corner. Italy replied with a try of their own through Exeter centre Michel Campagnaro. A chip into space from Tommaso Allan was poorly fielded …

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