Scotland’s Greig Laidlaw views Italy opener as launch pad for success

• First 20 minutes and collective stamina are vital, says captain• Italy’s Michele Campagnaro given licence to roam from wingA fixture often positioned as an unloved epilogue to the Six Nations tournament has this year become an enticing opener for both teams at Murrayfield. Scotland and Italy have met in the last round of fixtures seven times since the five became six, but not since 2000 have they done so on the first weekend, and then it was in Rome.For the Scots, in particular, the game represents the best opportunity to get the Championship off to a convincingly solid start – something the…