Scotland start brightly but leave coach with mixed emotions


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 03 Feb 2019

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v Italy - Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Britain - February 2, 2019 Scotland's Ryan Wilson wins a lineout Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scotland scored five tries and claimed a bonus point but Saturday's 33-20 victory over Italy at Murrayfield in their opening Six Nations game left coach Gregor Townsend with mixed emotions.

While it was a comfortable victory, the last 10 minutes made unsettling viewing for Townsend as the hosts allowed Italy a late surge and gave up three tries.

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